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 A depiction of a male zazou | |
| Years active | 1940–1944 |
|---|---|
| Country | Vichy France |
| Influences | Swing music |
The zazous were a subculture in France during World War II. They were young people expressing their individuality by wearing big or garish clothing (similar to the zoot suit fashion in America a few years before) and dancing wildly to swing jazz. Men wore large striped lumber jackets, while women wore short skirts, striped stockings and heavy shoes, and often carried umbrellas.