A suit lands in the United States on the back of an exiled king. It is copied, amended and upgraded, embraced by Hollywood actors in search of the fashionable. As it travels the country in the late ...
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Monday, June 26. I’m Steve Padilla, editor of Column One, The Times’ showcase for storytelling. This month marks the 80th ...
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The dancing that took place in Los Angeles City Hall on Friday wasn't a celebration, it was a reminder of one of the darkest periods in the city's history. Eighty years ago -- ...
Two young men who had been attacked by racist mobs on the streets of Los Angeles during the Zoot Suit Riots are surrounded by a crowd on June 20, 1943. (Associated Press) Nearly 80 years after the ...
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High-waisted trousers of generous proportions pegged at the ankle. Shoulder-padded jackets draped at knee-length. Outfits accessorized by wide-brimmed hats with feathers, long watch chains and shiny ...
80 years ago, young men of color were attacked for their “unpatriotic” fashion choices, leading to the Zoot Suit Riots. The repercussions can still be felt today. The zoot suit, with its relaxed, ...
They were targeted and beaten. Stripped of their prized garbs and brutalized in the streets. This June marks the 80th anniversary of the Zoot Suit Riots, a dark period in Los Angeles and American ...
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