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According to Vogue, Casablanca is among several fashion houses promoting the cool, dapper style of 1980s and 1990s movie gangsters. In its Fall/Winter 2025 collection, the brand incorporates gangster elements by featuring "Yakuza"—a general term for organized crime groups in Japan—on tracksuits, formal wear, and sunglasses. Photo: Gorunway |
According to Vogue, Casablanca is among several fashion houses promoting the cool, dapper style of 1980s and 1990s movie gangsters. In its Fall/Winter 2025 collection, the brand incorporates gangster elements by featuring "Yakuza"—a general term for organized crime groups in Japan—on tracksuits, formal wear, and sunglasses. Photo: Gorunway
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Dolce & Gabbana presents long wool coats paired with classic berets. Photo: Gorunway |
Dolce & Gabbana presents long wool coats paired with classic berets. Photo: Gorunway
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While the terms "gangster" or "mafia" often evoke a rugged image, the Fall/Winter 2025 style blends power, luxury, and drama, drawing inspiration from films like The Godfather, Peaky Blinders, Goodfellas, and The Sopranos. Photo: Gorunway |
Armani showcases the trend with gray pinstripe suits and striped scarves. Photo: Gorunway
Even traditionally styled brands like Hermes and Zegna are embracing the trend. Louis Vuitton, Versace, Dsquared2, Lemaire, MSGM, Magliano, Our Legacy, and Marine Serre have released an array of leather jackets, fur coats, fitted shirts, wide-legged trousers, and trench coats, all stylishly coordinated.
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Key pieces include sharply tailored double-breasted and pinstripe suits—designs often seen in classic mafia films. The style also features velvet, silk, and leather jackets, shirts, and trousers, along with fur coats. |
While the terms "gangster" or "mafia" often evoke a rugged image, the Fall/Winter 2025 style blends power, luxury, and drama, drawing inspiration from films like The Godfather, Peaky Blinders, Goodfellas, and The Sopranos. Photo: Gorunway
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The color palette is predominantly dark, featuring black, gray, espresso brown, navy blue, burgundy, cherry red, and green. These are paired with statement accessories reminiscent of cinematic style: oversized aviator or vintage square-framed sunglasses, chunky gold chains, ties, large rings, fedora or beret hats, and newsboy caps. Photo: Gorunway |
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Fashionisto Regan Walker embraces the trend with a pinstripe suit and vintage patterned tie, aiming for a classic, elegant look. Photo: Instagram Regan Walker |
The color palette is predominantly dark, featuring black, gray, espresso brown, navy blue, burgundy, cherry red, and green. These are paired with statement accessories reminiscent of cinematic style: oversized aviator or vintage square-framed sunglasses, chunky gold chains, ties, large rings, fedora or beret hats, and newsboy caps. Photo: Gorunway
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Some women are also adopting this style with ties, platform shoes, and oversized rings. Photo: Pinterest |
According to Vogue, this style was popular in the 1970s through the 1990s due to the influence of films. After years of minimalist fashion dominance, dramatic, rebellious styles blended with "Old Money" aesthetics are returning. This evokes the golden age of cinema, aligning with the resurgence of retro trends.
The rise of the "mob wife" style over the past two years has also contributed to the gangster style's comeback. Experts suggest this trend reflects a desire for self-expression amidst economic uncertainty following the pandemic crisis. Photo: Gorunway
Many are sharing styling tips on social media. Video: Instagram callummullin, timothykoh
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Fashionisto Regan Walker embraces the trend with a pinstripe suit and vintage patterned tie, aiming for a classic, elegant look. Photo: Instagram Regan Walker
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Some women are also adopting this style with ties, platform shoes, and oversized rings. Photo: Pinterest
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Model Kaia Gerber exudes a cool vibe with sunglasses and a leather jacket while out and about. Photo: Backgrid
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