FAQ About The Cultural Influence of Zoot Suit Fashion

The Zoot Suit Riots were a series of conflicts in June 1943 in Los Angeles between white U.S. servicemen and young Mexican Americans identified by their Zoot Suits. Tensions escalated when servicemen perceived the Zoot Suit wearers as unpatriotic and defiant. The riots symbolized the racial and societal tensions of the era, highlighting issues of discrimination and cultural identity in the United States.