Pachucos

Pachucos were members of a Mexican-American subculture prominent in the 1940s and 1950s, primarily in the southwestern United States. Recognizable by their distinctive style—baggy pants, elaborate suits, zoot suits, and sharp accessories—they expressed a unique identity through fashion, music, and dance. Pachucos often challenged social norms and faced both discrimination and pride within their communities, symbolizing resilience and cultural pride amid societal tensions. Their emergence reflected broader issues of race, identity, and urbanization during that period.