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russianlexicon t1_ja9zw1a wrote

This is fascinating. I'm always interested in how subgroups like this become so niche and specific (the dress code seems like it was very specific) and also how youthful self-expression (as a kind of anti-establishment thing) has changed over the years. I can't imagine any 17-20 year old dressing and acting this way nowadays, haha!

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Musikaravaa t1_jaa11ic wrote

I wonder if there was a relationship or influence with Zoot Suits later?

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EristicTrick t1_jaawnhh wrote

It is always fascinates to me how subcultures form into a constellations of political attitudes juxtaposed with specific fashion and musical tastes. Which comes first?

Today, listening to e.g. certain punk music can be a gateway to antifa ideologies, and I guess back then it was the same, except jazzier

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