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BigmanPigman

(52,468 posts) Thu Apr 20, 2023, 11:03 PM Apr 2023

Why do Mean Streets and Goodfellas have odd "mafia" style clothing? [View all]

Both films have really long, pointy men's collars and folded over, not knotted, neckties. I have been trying to find a source for this "look" and have had no luck. I have never seen these styles in other gangster films.

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Why do Mean Streets and Goodfellas have odd "mafia" style clothing? [View all] BigmanPigman Apr 2023 OP

Those were the Wise-Guy styles I saw ... Basic LA Apr 2023 #1

Did they fold the tie over BigmanPigman Apr 2023 #2

I do remember seeing that. Basic LA Apr 2023 #4

I don't remember that in gangster movies, rsdsharp Apr 2023 #5

I think I recall that on WKRP now that you mention it. BigmanPigman Apr 2023 #6

I see what you mean. Must be a New York style thing. ProudMNDemocrat Apr 2023 #3

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