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Zoot Suits

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?.

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Zoot Suits

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  1. Zoot Suits The, Mik Kloss

  2. Pre-view • Who? • What? • When? • Where? • Why?

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

  4. 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

  5. When did Zoot Suits come around? • Originated in the late 20’s early 30’s

  6. Where did they Originate? • Zoot Suits actually originated in England, and were quickly adopted by Mobsters and other Wealthy Americans.

  7. 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.

  8. Any Questions???

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