ZOOT SUITS

The, Mik Kloss

Pre-view Who? What? When? Where? Why?

Who Wore Zoot Suits? African Americans Mexican Americans Puerto Ricans Italian Americans Filipino Americans

What is a Zoot Suit? High-waisted, wide-legged, tight-cuffed

pegged trousers Long coat Wide lapels and wide padded shoulders. Felt hat with a long feather Pointy, French-style shoes

When did Zoot Suits come around?

Originated in the late 20’s early 30’s

Where did they Originate? Zoot Suits actually originated in England,

and were quickly adopted by Mobsters and other Wealthy Americans.

Why Zoot Suits? Zoot Suits actually showed when

somebody had a lot of money. Often wore to formal parties by the

wealthy. Wore more often than normal by

Gangsters.

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