The zoot suit was vilified by L.A. authorities during the Zoot Suit Riots in 1943. But its dandy-ish profile continues to influence fashion ...

The zoot suit offered a prime example of fashion’s democratization as the bold, new style gained mass appeal. Young, mainstream wearers all across the country embraced and enhanced their own suits.

Many of the symbols and sites related to the Zoot Suit Riots are gone, including the swimming hole that was dubbed Sleepy Lagoon. But one can find the grave of Jose Diaz.

T he Mexican Zoot suit, or Pachuco, was brought into the 21st century last night. The Met Gala 2025's theme of Superfine: Tailoring Black History evoked a range of inspiration from attendees.

80 years ago, young men of color were attacked for their “unpatriotic” fashion choices, leading to the Zoot Suit Riots. The repercussions can still be felt today.

At El Pachuco Zoot Suits in Fullerton, the Estrella family has been keeping the Zoot suit a la mode for the past 45 years. 24/7 Live Los Angeles Orange County Inland Empire Ventura County California.

Nowhere was that clearer than 80 years ago this month, when the Zoot Suit Riots erupted in Los Angeles. For about 10 days, beginning on June 3, 1943, White servicemen and civilians terrorized ...

A resolution condemning the 1943 Zoot Suit Riots, days of violence and attacks against Mexican American community during a dark chapter in Los Angeles’ history, will be considered Friday by the ...

The Zoot Suit Riots, a series of violent clashes that erupted in Los Angeles in June 1943, remain a stark reminder of racial tensions, wartime anxieties, and the consequences of systemic ...