Episode 25 - Fashion's Political Battleground: The Zoot Suit Story
- Author
- Gabrielle Forchee-Gonzalez
- Published
- Mon 07 Jul 2025
- Episode Link
- None
The Zoot Suit represents a powerful intersection of fashion, cultural identity, and political resistance in American history. From its origins in Harlem to its role in the 1943 riots, this distinctive garment tells a complex story of self-expression, racial tension, and the criminalization of style.
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