Background. Pachuco is a group of Mexican American youth which originated in the early 1940s in the locations of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico and El Paso, Texas. Eventually, through migration, a population of Pachucos was concentrated in Los Angeles, California.

Where did the Pachuco style start?

Pachucos emerged in El Paso, Texas, among a group of Chicano youth who were influenced by African American culture and urban 'hep cats,' although it may have roots in Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico, where loose-fitting clothing was popular among men.

When were zoot suits invented?

The zoot suit originated in an African American comedy show in the 1930s and was popularized by jazz singers.