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Kitted out in zoot suits, snappy shoes and hats, the so-called “pachucos” add a dash of style to the Mexican capital. The “pachuco” scene is thought to date back to the 1930s and 40s in Los Angeles, where Mexican migrants would wear the snazzy outfits, partly as a symbol of defiance against discrimination. Many modern Pachucos in Mexico follow on from this custom and use the suits not only to go dancing, but also as a continuing sign of protest against the treatment of Mexican immigrants north of the border. Everything from the suit to the shoes is handmade – the shoes can cost from $60 to $120, the suits some $300, each shirt another $30, the hats between $40 and $130. (Photo by Henry Romero/Reuters)
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