# Vintage Gangster Lookbooks Mashkulture.net Collects Sharp and Classy Historical Mugshots By Sophia Pelka | Published 2012-02-26 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/historical-mugshots References: [nylonguysmagazine.tumblr](http://nylonguysmagazine.tumblr.com/post/18135228451/vintage-gangster-mugshots) & [english.mashkulture.net](http://english.mashkulture.net/2012/02/23/classy-mugshots-from-the-1920s/) These historical mugshots are a compilation of guilty gangsters from Australia from the time period of 1910 to 1930. The series opens rapid fire on the modern concept of criminal. These corrupted fellas have a seriously sharp style and charming grins, endearing enough to let them in your kitchen. Through the [prohibition era](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prohibition-collection), gangsters could be seen in [three piece suits, ties and hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-styles). A criminal was smartly dressed and tough-witted. Regardless of social or financial status, these gangsters took the time to look presentable. These days criminals are seen as sloppy and lazy, completely void of class. Perhaps, rightly so. These mugshots [romanticize the idea of criminal activity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serial-killer-shop), as though sepia tones and sartorial structuring excuse illegal action. While glamorizing criminals may not be the best idea, it sure does serve a kick of nostalgia for dapper gentlemen -- convicts or not. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vintage Mugshot Aesthetic:** Opportunity for photographers and fashion brands to create content and market products that evoke the vintage gangster look from the 1910s-1930s. - **Gangster-inspired High Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate elements of vintage criminal style into high fashion collections. - **Criminal Nostalgia:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to produce content that romanticizes and celebrates the vintage gangster era in film and television. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Photographers can use the vintage mugshot aesthetic to create unique portraits for clients or to sell prints as art. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands and designers can incorporate vintage gangster styles into their collections for a unique and nostalgic look. - **Entertainment:** Film studios and streaming services can create content that celebrates the vintage gangster era, from documentaries to scripted series and films. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bootlegger-Inspired Bourbon Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-collection.md) - [Viral Criminal Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him.md) - [Limited-Edition True Crime Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serial-killer-shop.md) - [Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-mxxxxxx.md) - [Punk History Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-godfather-collection.md) - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [Golden-Age Hollywood-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-styles.md) - [Retro Sports Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marty-supreme.md)