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A man in a Zoot Suit. ANGELOUX. CC-BY-SA 2.0.

Pachuco: A Short History of a Timeless Style

July 4, 2021

Mexican and Mexican American “Pachuco” culture formed in the late 19th century along the the US-Mexico border. Zoot suits and lowriding cars are popular symbols, but the unique look singled out Pachucos as targets of racial discrimination, such as the Zoot Suit Riots in Los Angeles in 1943.

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In Mexico, World and Travel, USA Tags history, fashion, style, lowrider, cars, Pachuco
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