A ruthless character known for his influence in the bootlegging and gambling industries, Siegel was born in 1906 to Jewish American parents. Like Capone, Siegel was recognized as a celebrity gangster who was greatly feared among rivals and accomplices. His popularity was attributed to his good looks and charm, which seemed to compensate some for his criminal behavior. After first specializing in bootlegging, Siegel traveled to Las Vegas to set up shop when Prohibition was overturned. Here, he operated some of the town's first casinos and opened the door for construction of the Las Vegas Strip. During his heyday, Siegel often wore custom suits, lavish ties, and upscale shoes. While he owned several gangster style hats, such as the fedora, Siegel would occasionally sport a Panama hat too. Charles Luciano

Initially a bodyguard for well known gangster Billy Hill (gangster) Fraser later joined the Richardson Gang and served as their enforcer. Enforcer who worked for Charlie and Eddie Richardson during the 1960s. A childhood friend of the Kray Twins, he was used as a go-between by the Richardson's until his murder by Ronnie Kray at The Blind Beggar pub in 1966. Mansey, Kate (14 March 2010). "Gangster's girlfriend living in fear of hitman sent by HIM". mirror . Retrieved 24 November 2016. Courtney was reported to have done much work for charity, especially those concerned with helping children with ADHD, a condition with which, had he been a child today, he would probably have been diagnosed. He was a patron of Autistic Inclusive Meets (AIM) and of Misunderstood, a children’s ADHD charity in Rochester, Kent, and was reported to have done work with the Prince’s Trust.Jake Arnott (12 July 2013). "Great Train Robbery: How Bruce Reynolds became a writer". BBC News . Retrieved 12 July 2013. Commonly referred to as "Machine Gun Kelley", Barnes was born in 1895 to wealthy parents. With a career that involved bootlegging, kidnapping, and bank robbery, Barnes' upbringing did little to sway him from a life of crime. Both he and his wife, Kathryn, terrorized banks throughout the Midwest. In 1933, Barnes and his gang kidnapped famous oil tycoon Charles Urschel. Although they did receive a ransom, George and Kathryn were later caught and sentenced to life in prison. In one of his famous mugshots, Barnes is wearing a white gangster hat known as a fedora. Although this style of men's gangster hats is well known, it is often confused with the trilby. However, the fedora typically has a much wider brim while the trilby hat brim is short and narrow. Clyde Barrow Youngest armed robber in Britain at 16, became a brutal hitman in the 70s but then went to prison, where former gangster Charlie Richardson persuaded him out. Involved in the Brink's-Mat robbery in 1983 and subsequently stabbed police officer John Fordham to death. [19] Though acquitted for Fordham's death, Noye was convicted of the 1996 murder of Stephen Cameron. London gangland boss, and pioneer and promoter of unlicensed boxing. Less well known to the general public than Krays and the Richardsons, of whom he was an associate. A key police target during his criminal career although he seldom served time in prison.

A senior member of the Noonan "crime firm" in Manchester, he became its leader following his release from prison in 2003. He and his brother Dominic were responsible for at least 25 unsolved murders during their 20-year reign in Manchester's underworld. Reynolds, Bruce (29 January 2008). "Comment: Anyone can steal – but few get away". The Guardian . Retrieved 23 December 2013. Despite causing widespread turmoil, the Prohibition era and Great Depression provided gangsters with an opportunity to thrive. From bank robberies to bootlegging and illegal gambling activities, the possibilities were endless. Though criminals, many of these men dressed formally in silk pinstriped suits, bold ties, and fedora hats for men. Here are five infamous gangsters who also had a distinct sense of fashion. Al Capone

Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel

Head of the Noonan "crime firm" during the 1980s and 90s. The Noonans were the subject of director Donal MacIntyre's 2006 documentary A Very British Gangster. Villains' Paradise: A History of Britain's Post-War Underworld: From the spivs to the Krays (John Murray 2006) ISBN 0-7195-6344-5. (Pegasus 2006) ISBN 1-933648-17-1.

One-time partner of Dutch drug czar Klass Bruinsma, he was allegedly head of the drugs division of the Bruinsma organisation during the 1980s. Implicated in the murder of ex Great Train Robber Charles Wilson. His yen for celebrity was satisfied when he began making a living from appearances in television documentaries and low-budget British gangster films. “It is a sad indictment of something that Dave is the television natural,” regretted one critic. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.ic Liverpool – Police to seize drug baron's money". Archived from the original on 4 July 2004 . Retrieved 20 December 2014. Devito, Carlo (2005) Encyclopedia of International Organized Crime. New York: Facts On File, Inc. ISBN 0-8160-4848-7 Great Train Robber Bruce Reynolds dies aged 81". BBC News. 28 February 2013 . Retrieved 28 February 2013. Adkins family also known as Lesley adkins .works for Tommy adams (son) adkins recruit of Tommy adams son (he has 5 maybe 6 kids to different women) Lesley of his first wife has Connie adams arrested . And charged. With 13 weeks prison. As him and Amy barnyard repost guns and knifes .

At school, he stole charity money donated by parents to help Biafran children, diversifying into shoplifting, stealing cars, snatching wages and collecting door-to-door for non-existent sponsored swims. After being expelled from school he worked as a department-store window dresser, a period of employment soon terminated when he was caught stealing from the store. English organised crime boss, linked to violence, fraud, prostitution, murder and money laundering. Head of the Clerkenwell crime syndicate until an investigation by MI5 and the Inland Revenue resulted in his imprisonment in 2003. Johnston, Philip (10 March 2007). "Daily Telegraph, 10 March 2007. Retrieved 5 September 2008". The Daily Telegraph. London . Retrieved 30 April 2010.

Doward, Jamie; Fellstrom, Carl (5 August 2007). "Brutal ganglord who fell victim to his own drugs". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077 . Retrieved 24 November 2016.