After the riot ended, the Los Angeles City Council banned the wearing of zoot suits on Los Angeles streets. Within a year of the riots Hank Leyvas and the boys were released from prison.

From tailored jackets and silk ties to playful fedoras and pocket squares, Black dandyism isn’t just a campy style—it has served as a powerful political act throughout history.

When it comes to the Met Gala — the ultimate playground for daring fashion — a handful of men have consistently pushed the envelope, serving looks that are as b ...

A black market developed for zoot suit production. From Miles Davis’s ... the Benjamins,” “Mo Money Mo Problems,” “Bad Boy 4 Life,” and the evolution of the Puff Daddy/P Diddy/Diddy ...

On a mission to “represent culture” at the 2025 Met Gala, Dapper Dan celebrated Black American history with the Zoot Suit while paying ... in legacy. Burna Boy and Omar Sy in Ozwald Boateng ...

It featured a deconstructed corseted bodice, burgundy pinstripes, and a fitted skirt inspired by the ‘70s zoot ... suits and gowns making its way onto musicians Ayra Starr, Tems, Burna Boy ...

Tailor boys at work circa 1899 by Frances Benjamin ... wide-legged and stylishly baggy zoot suits. Kerwineo and DeLarverie were both born women, but they each donned typical male attire as an ...

Read highlights and coverage from the 2025 Met Gala on NBC News. Learn more about this year’s themes, who are the hosts and more.

Iconic hitmaker Kid Creole, whose fans included Princess Diana, is hanging up his fedora with a final UK tour next month. The ...

A Black boy dressed a certain way ... In time, we dared to be playful with personalized fashion. Zoot suits. Feathers. Flourish. The bold colors, textures, accessories, and shapes of the Harlem ...