: a suit of extreme cut typically consisting of a thigh-length jacket with wide padded shoulders and peg pants with narrow cuffs
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Balvin took the stage wearing an all-white zoot suit and a matching hat that could’ve easily been a second option for his spectacular Met Gala look earlier in the week.
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
Domingo wore the robe only for his entrance, however, handing it off to reveal a custom Valentino look inspired by 1940s zoot suits.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
While this week has been all about the zoot suit and sleek tailoring a la Met Gala 2025, Holmes has leaned into the suit as a canvas for summery prints.
—Maria Goldbach, Vogue, 9 May 2025
In the red carpet video, Zendaya meant that Diana was her reference — literally, as the zoot suit was inspired by Diana's role in the 1975 movie, Mahogany, according to Vogue.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
Domingo wore the robe only for his entrance, however, handing it off to reveal a custom Valentino look inspired by 1940s zoot suits.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
While this week has been all about the zoot suit and sleek tailoring a la Met Gala 2025, Holmes has leaned into the suit as a canvas for summery prints.
—Maria Goldbach, Vogue, 9 May 2025
In the red carpet video, Zendaya meant that Diana was her reference — literally, as the zoot suit was inspired by Diana's role in the 1975 movie, Mahogany, according to Vogue.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 6 May 2025
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“Zoot suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zoot%20suit. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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