Frankly, this pose seems a little glamorous for a mugshot. Image Credit: Sydney Living Museums William Stanley Moore, taken in 1925. His waistcoat seems to sport a two-tone front patch. Image Credit: Sydney Living Museums William Cahill, taken in 1923. Note the very formal wing-collar shirt worn as part of day wear. Image Credit: Sydney Living Museums Harris Hunter, taken in 1924. He is shown here wearing a bow tie that resembles the batwing style. Image Credit: Sydney Living Museums Frederick Edward Davis, taken in 1921. How Gangsters in the 1920s and ’30s Really Dressed Alfred Bodmore, known as Podmore, taken in 1932. ![]() Thus, “Peaky Blinders” means, effectively “Peaked Cap Wearing Flashy Dressers,” which seems like a very fitting name for this gang. In reality, while the term “Peaky” clearly refers to the gang’s headgear, the term “Blinders” likely refers to a slang term for someone who dressed in such a brilliant and ostentatious way that he appeared to be blinding. It’s true, the real Peaky Blinders were distinguished by their peaked caps, but disposable razor blades weren’t even marketed until 1903, and so they could not have played a role in the naming of the real Peaky Blinder gang. During a brawl, gang members could wield their hats like weapons, or head-butt opponents to cut their faces, causing their own blood to blind them. In the fictional world of the television series, the Peaky Blinders derived their name from the practice of sewing disposable razor blades into the peaks of their caps. How the Peaky Blinders Got Their Name: Myths and Reality Thanks to these markers, the Peaky Blinders became identifiable for their style in the slums of Birmingham. The historical Peaky Blinders, operating in Birmingham, England from the late 1880s to the early late 1910s, were known for their style, which included expensive ties, prominent brass buttons on their jackets, bell-bottoms, and their eponymous peaked caps, from which they derived their name. Subtle variations in clothing were, and remain, a common identification tactic for street gangs. Throughout history, street gangs have required subtle ways to distinguish themselves from friends and foes without obviously indicating their criminal inclinations to the authorities. Note the prominence of their signature peaked caps and their overcoats. ![]() Period mugshots showcase the styles of the real Peaky Blinders. Why the Peaky Blinders Look Still Works Today These include the Prohibition high & tight hairstyle, dress boots, and even newsboy and flat caps, the signature feature of the Peaky Blinders gang. ![]() While the show has been running, it has inspired many fashion trends that harken back to the early 20th century. ![]() As the series has progressed, lapels have gotten wider, suit patterns have gotten bolder, and most of the characters have finally transitioned from avoiding neckwear to regularly wearing ties. Over its six seasons, fans of Peaky Blinders have been taken on a sartorial journey that stretches from the fashions of the Roaring Twenties, through the Great Depression, to the eve of World War II. With its varied characters and timeline covering several decades, the Peaky Blinders television series depicts many aspects of Classic Style. How Peaky Blinders Style Sparked a Classic Menswear Renaissance You Can Join In Peaky Blinders Style Spans the Early 20th Century Image credit: BBC.
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