Canadian Tuxedo
A Slightly Comedic Observational Villanelle On An Iconic Fashion Statement
Introduction
The Canadian tuxedo, aka jeans and a denim jacket or shirt, has remained a fashion statement since it was first coined in 1951. After a long day hunting, American singer and actor Bing Crosby checked in at the Vancouver Hotel but was denied entry due to his double denim attire. Crosbyβs outfit was perceived as too shabby for such grand surroundings. Luckily the bellhop promptly pointed out that this was no ordinary guest and Crosby was swiftly let in. Leviβs immediately grasped this delicious PR opportunity and created a custom denim tuxedo jacket for Crosby, complete with a red corsage, coupled with their signature 501 jeans. Sewn within the interior of the jacket lay a leather patch that read, βNotice to All Hotel Menβ, stitching the course of fashion history forever.
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I heard about the Canadian Tuxedo while watching Pointless which teaches me a lot of things that I was completely unaware of:
So here is the villanelle.
Canadian Tuxedo
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Double Denim Is Perfect For A Star On The Go
But The Vancouver Hotel Said There's No Way To Bing
Crosby Was Class In A Canadian Tuxedo
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Luckily The Bell Hop Was A Lad In The Know
He Knew Who Bing Crosby Was So They Let The Man In
Double Denim Is Perfect For A Star On The Go
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You Really Cannot Say Know To The Star Of The Show
So Many Fans There Could Not Wait To Hear Their Bing Sing
Crosby Was Class In A Canadian Tuxedo
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Levi's Got Wind And Gave Bing A Denim Tuxedo
With A Notice To All Hotel Men That Was Saying
Double Denim Is Perfect For A Star On The Go
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At The Vancouver Hotel Iconic Fashion Born
The Great Performer Was No Longer Scruffy Looking
Crosby Was Class In A Canadian Tuxedo
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Yes, You Can Wear Double Denim, Because Now You Know
It's Okay For You Because It Was Okay For Bing
Double Denim Is Perfect For A Star On The Go
Crosby Was Class In A Canadian Tuxedo
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Comments (8)
The Story of 'Denim' was super cool, and wait! I wasn't ready for a poem? That was soo good. A beautiful and soft take on this one π€π
I never wear much denim but yes it's definitely a thing.
So many memories for this hoser. Never wore it myself, but I understood its popularity. π
π Denim for every occasion
So many things I don't know about!
I did not know there was a tuxedo Jeans until now. Story in a poetry form cool
Double denim but also need hat and boots. Good job.
I want a trench coat, a tuxedo and a fedora now! β₯οΈ