Zoot suits were popular among youth in the late 30s and 40s.
Un Pachuco con Su, 1943
The zoot suits, the symbol of the "Pachuco" uniform featured a knee-length coat, wide lapels, and exaggerated padded shoulder. The trousers were wide and tighter at cuffs.
Edward James Olmos as "El Pachuco", 1979
Accessories included a wide-brimmed pancake hat and a long gold chain hanging down to knees.
John Galliano spring 2000 ready to wear; the suit was inspired by the zoot suit, which could be seen from the long coat, wide trousers, and a chain. He mixed this street trend with his outrageous style with big ruffles collar and fancy fabric.
John Galliano spring 2002 ready to wear; another collection that Galliano had incorpoarated zoot suits trend. The wide padded shoulders, lapels, and trousers are major symbols of this street trend.
At the CFDA award in 2008, Ashley Olsen wore a high waisted and loose trousers that fitted at cuffs. This reminds me of the fashion trend of women in the zoot gang.
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