The History and Context of the Zoot Suits

84 years ago, New York was a town of swing. In the field of cultural and political conflicts, and social competition of classes and men and women, most teenagers spend a lot of leisure time dancing with music such as Cab Callaway, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington. Music, blasting in the ear, sweat on the skin, young people are caught in a period of African-Americans turning point. Despite the popularity of music, it is no doubt that appearance and correct dressing also played an important role in the then culture.

With the power of Zoot, Luis Alvarez studied multiple meanings of Zootsuit culture that was popular during the Second World War (Alvarez, 2 pages). Young people are greatly affected by Zoot suit. Zoot suit brings a sense that belongs to ethnic minorities. Throughout the book, the authors discuss ethnicity, the role of sex, differences between generations, dignity, and state ownership / violence during World War II. The first part of the book, "denial of dignity: early youth" discusses political issues

The difference between Zoot's suits and other suits at the time was that he emphasized the appearance of men. As Kathy Peiss wrote in his book "Zoot Suit: The Mysterious Business of Extreme Style", "Suzitsuzuto" extends the male's shoulder by extending the line and shape of a traditional suit, extending the torso. And relax his limbs. "The origin of the word Zoot is still unknown The author of the textbook" Apparel and fashion: American fashion from head to toe "said the word" Zoot "is" cute "or" litigation "related to New Orleans It is related to the simple corruption of the word "the word." - Nail pants, drape cut, long coat - gives men the opportunity to wear slim fit and masculinity. Origin of Zoot suit has been questioned since it became a majority of marginalized black people.