Gangster

A gangster is a criminal who is a member of a crime organization, a “Gang”(a group of three or more people who, through the organization, formation, and establishment of an assemblage, share a commonidentity)
The Mafia is a secret organization whose history dates back to the first half of the nineteenth century in Sicily.
The gangsters came to constitute a secret society with infiltration ofthe political power of law enforcement.
Already in 1925, the gangsters had joined the great myths of America.
The gangster was traditionalist.
He was deeply convinced of the moraladvantages of their lifestyle
His concept of the family was above all political suspicion.
Politically the gangster was right
The Classic Look
The classic gangster look arises from the fashion ofthe 1920s--exemplified by bootleggers like Al Capone and highlighted by famous movie gangsters played by James Cagney or Edward G. Robinson. It entailed a double-breasted, pin-striped suit, spats and asnap-brimmed fedora. The clothes stressed a sense of danger and menace, but also energy, reflecting the aggressive style that fit well with the popular image of organized crime.
Contemporary ClothesMore modern gangsters (or "gangstas") closely follow contemporary fashion trends, marked by cultural bias towards black, Asian or Latino subcultures. The stereotype involves baggy clothes,particularly pants that sag down the wearer's thighs. This stems from prison jumpsuits which would often be issued several sizes too large. That trend seems to be vanishing, however, and is being replaced bymore modern fashions. "Working" gangsters tend to favor khakis, button-down shirts and form-hugging workman's T-shirts. Gang affiliations can be noted through the color of the clothes, or fromsomething simple like a bandanna slipped into a back pocket. Wealthier contemporary gangsters favor high-end suits by trendy designers. Conspicuous consumption remains a staple, however, and most...