Though the zoot suit would be donned by the likes of Dizzy Gillespie and Louis ... no department store where you could buy ... To some men, the suit’s ostentatiousness was a way of refusing to ...

The origin story of the zoot suit is one of a few facts and a whole lot of lore. What we do know is that its vital precursor emerged in the 1930s: a style known as the “English drape” — a ...

Zoot suits premiered in the Harlem jazz scene toward the end of the 1930s. ... He bought Siegel's, which he says is the largest men's store in the United States west of Philadelphia, in 1977.

Those who track the winds of men`s fashion may have read that wide-shouldered, double-breasted suits are making a comeback. The style, fashion mavens say, is reminiscent of the old zoot suits.

How to shop for suits online at Men's Wearhouse. To get started ordering a suit online at Men’s Wearhouse, begin by consulting the company’s fit guide to figure out exactly what kind of suit ...

The Zoot Suit Riots were a series of racist attacks on the Mexican, Black and Filipino communities of Los Angeles during the first week of June 1943.

Best Men’s Wearhouse Suits Below, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite Men’s Wearhouse suits, whether you’re shopping for a wedding, date night, or the office.