What type of men's suit sparked major controversy in the 1940s when it became hugely popular in African-American, Mexican American, Italian American, and Filipino American communities?

In the 1940s, there were many disturbances in Los Angeles over "zoot suits" being worn in African-American, Mexican American, Italian American, and Filipino American communities. This style features a high waist, wide leg, tight cuffs, pegged trousers, and a long coat with wide lapels and wide padded shoulders.

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