Retrospectacle: The Zoot Suit
1930s menswear made for the dance floor; exaggeratedly large and loose jacket and pants matched up with oversized accessories: The zoot suit, a “roomy” and extreme outfit designed to jitterbug. Zoot suits remained popular until mid-1940 when production was prohibited during the war because the suits used too much valuable fabric.
Retrospectacle: Summer of Love
A tidal wave of young people with long hair and tie-dye clothing flocked to San Francisco in ... more
Retrospectacle: The Limbo: How Low Can You Go?
“Jack be limbo Jack be quick, Jack go unda limbo stick…” By now you’re humming the song ... more
