Most respectable men avoided this look in the 1920s — however, by the 1940s, the Zoot Suit pulled inspiration from the “Era of Gangsters.” Because they are similar, men’s fashions of the 1920s and 1940s are often mixed up. Enforcer who worked for Charlie and Eddie Richardson during the 1960s. A childhood friend of the Kray Twins, he was used as a go-between by the Richardson's until his murder by Ronnie Kray at The Blind Beggar pub in 1966. Johnston, Philip (10 March 2007). "Daily Telegraph, 10 March 2007. Retrieved 5 September 2008". The Daily Telegraph. London . Retrieved 30 April 2010. On Monday, however, a statement posted by his family on Courtney’s social media read: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dave Courtney at the age of 64. Dave tragically took his own life in the early hours of Sunday 22nd October, with a firearm.” He had reportedly been suffering from cancer and arthritis.

The fabric was commonly a dark grey and white chalk stripe wool. Chalk stripes are wider than pinstripes. Brown stripes, plaid, or tweed may have been worn for casual day meetings and by lower ranking bootleggers. Devito, Carlo (2005) Encyclopedia of International Organized Crime. New York: Facts On File, Inc. ISBN 0-8160-4848-7 Youngest armed robber in Britain at 16, became a brutal hitman in the 70s but then went to prison, where former gangster Charlie Richardson persuaded him out. Gangster Shirt – A basic button down dress shirt with white collar. Choose a colorful striped shirt for the most authentic ’20s look. Get a French cuff or double cuff shirt if you want to wear some snazzy cuff links as well. Read more about and shop for 1920s men’s shirts. Gangster Hat – While most men of the 1920s preferred wearing bowler hats, the Gangster’s hat of choice was the fedora.Great Train Robber Bruce Reynolds dies aged 81". BBC News. 28 February 2013 . Retrieved 28 February 2013. SHELBY Linen 8 Panels Newsboy Apple Peaky Cap Bandit Hooligan Ivy Large Crown Hat Vintage Gangster Summer Spring Light Airy BEIGE Suspenders – Suspenders were less of a fashion statement and moreso a necessity to hold up one’s pants. If you wear a vest, then suspenders are unnecessary to be fashionable. If you are wearing a shirt without a vest, then the suspenders should match the shirt and suit. Doward, Jamie; Fellstrom, Carl (5 August 2007). "Brutal ganglord who fell victim to his own drugs". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077 . Retrieved 24 November 2016. Tie – Your tie should starkly contrast with your shirt color. A white shirt will need a dark colored tie, while a gray shirt would call for a white/light tie. Wide striped ties or small pattern ties in jewel tones were very common among trendy dressers. Gangsters and mafia men would never be caught wearing a bow tie.

Courtney was reported to have done much work for charity, especially those concerned with helping children with ADHD, a condition with which, had he been a child today, he would probably have been diagnosed. He was a patron of Autistic Inclusive Meets (AIM) and of Misunderstood, a children’s ADHD charity in Rochester, Kent, and was reported to have done work with the Prince’s Trust. Zoot Suits did not exist, although the style took roots in the very late ’20s among jazz musicians and entertainers.

The Gay Gangster". Irish Abroad. 3 July 2008. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013 . Retrieved 26 October 2013. Villains' Paradise: A History of Britain's Post-War Underworld: From the spivs to the Krays (John Murray 2006) ISBN 0-7195-6344-5. (Pegasus 2006) ISBN 1-933648-17-1. Cigar – Gangsters always have a cigar in hand and a shot of “bootleg” whiskey in a flask by their side.

At school, he stole charity money donated by parents to help Biafran children, diversifying into shoplifting, stealing cars, snatching wages and collecting door-to-door for non-existent sponsored swims. After being expelled from school he worked as a department-store window dresser, a period of employment soon terminated when he was caught stealing from the store. His yen for celebrity was satisfied when he began making a living from appearances in television documentaries and low-budget British gangster films. “It is a sad indictment of something that Dave is the television natural,” regretted one critic. Brown 8 Panels Cap,Peaky Blinders Hat,Irish Gatsby Wool Cap,Baker Boy Flat Cap,Newsboy Cap,Gangster Men Beret,Winter Fashion,Christmas Gift Initially a bodyguard for well known gangster Billy Hill (gangster) Fraser later joined the Richardson Gang and served as their enforcer.

London gangland boss, and pioneer and promoter of unlicensed boxing. Less well known to the general public than Krays and the Richardsons, of whom he was an associate. A key police target during his criminal career although he seldom served time in prison. Facial Hair – While most men, including gangsters, were clean shaven, a simple thin and straight mustache was a signature piece for some gangsters.