“It is considered the first uniquely American suit,” says Clarissa Esguerra, a curator of costume and ... it into de rigueur gangster wear. The leap from drape to zoot wasn’t large.

The American Zoot Shooters Association combines gangster costumes from the early 20th century ... "The Hustler" Huss was wearing a red pinstripe suit, a bright red tie and a black felt hat.