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- Clothing: Suits (either perfectly tailored or loose and comfortable), silk shirts, leather jackets, bandanas, low-slung baggy pants, aviator sunglasses, fedoras, white vests, oversized jewelry (chains, rings, etc.), designer sneakers or polished dress shoes, and a big fur coat.
- Accessories: Gold chains, diamond-studded watches, flashy rings, sharp pocket squares, solid gold cufflinks, designer sunglasses, custom-made belt buckles, grills (gold or diamond teeth), and a cigar or cigarette holder.
- Vehicles: Luxury cars with custom rims, lowriders, vintage cars, motorcycles, and SUVs with tinted windows.
- Body Language: A confident swagger, direct and intense eye contact, relaxed yet commanding body language.
- Tattoos: Iconic gangster symbols, script tattoos, full sleeve tattoos, neck tattoos, and face tattoos.
- Grooming: Slicked-back hair, beard or goatee, sharp line-ups or fades, pompadour haircuts.
- Locations: Nightclubs, casinos, hidden speakeasies, luxury penthouse suites, rustic Italian restaurants, street corners, car shops, boxing rings.
- Decor: Rich mahogany furniture, neon signs, dark velvet curtains, expensive art pieces, animal print upholstery, Persian rugs, chandeliers, gold or silver accents.
- Media: Gangster movies, rap music, blues, and jazz.
- Weaponry: Carried for both protection and as a status symbol. Classic examples include handguns, brass knuckles, switchblades, or even a cane with a hidden sword.
- Attitude: Charismatic, fearless, ruthless when necessary, protective of their own, loyal, often with a certain code of honor.
- Slang: Depending on the era and location, gangsters develop a unique lingo. Cockney rhyming slang, African American Vernacular English (AAVE), Italian-American New York dialect, or modern-day street slang
- Clothing: Three-piece tweed suits, waistcoats, button-down shirts with a detachable collar, high-waisted trousers, flat caps (which Peaky Blinders is famous for), long overcoats, leather boots, and rolled up shirt sleeves.
- Accessories: Pocket watches, chain fobs, cufflinks, tie pins, leather gloves, suspenders or braces, wool scarves, and brogues.
- Grooming: Undercut hairstyles, side-parted hair, slicked-back styles, clean-shaven or stubble, close-cropped haircuts.
- Body Language: Stern eye contact, subtle head nods, a hard-set jaw, relaxed yet powerful posture, swift and decisive movements.
- Vehicles: Classic British cars, such as vintage Rolls Royce, Bentley, or Aston Martin, and motorcycle sidecars.
- Locations: Smoky pubs, horse racing tracks, boxing rings, back alleys, factories, dark street corners illuminated by gas lamps, opulent townhouses.
- Decor: Dark wood, vintage furniture, gramophones, Victorian era wallpapers, antique lamps, velvet upholstery, worn-out leather armchairs, fireplaces, oriental rugs, and vintage British art.
- Tattoos: Less common in this era, but you might still see some traditional tattoos, like anchors or swallows, often hidden beneath clothing.
- Weaponry: Brass knuckles, straight razors (notably concealed in the brim of the gang's flat caps in Peaky Blinders), small firearms, and batons.
- Attitude: Resilient, resourceful, loyal to family and close associates, honor code, fierce territoriality, and entrepreneurial spirit.
- Slang: Unique to the British working class and specific regions, like Birmingham or London. Phrases and terms would be particular to the period and region.
- Media: Classic literature, newspapers, boxing matches, horse races, and gramophone music (jazz, folk, and classical).