The zoot suit of the 1940's was worn mostly by Latino population features a full legged trouser with pegged cuffs and long, wide shouldered jacket.
Cab Calloway wears a zoot suit for the 1943 film Stormy Weather, however he is typically photographed in all white tails. In areas of the midwestern United States, where populations are African descent, the zoot suit is sill visible.
On the runway, designers are inspired by this look. Emanuel Ungaro and Ruffian are two examples with the pairing of full legged trouser and long jacket; note the choice for the lapel.
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