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How it started -

Italian-American social media influencer Sarah Arcuri launched a novel fashion trend dubbed “mob wife aesthetic.”

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How it started -

The woman from New Jersey drew inspiration from female characters in mobster movies and shows, and it went viral on TikTok.

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According to Arcuri, “It’s a combination of two things. Number one is the fashion. I call it a return of bold, loud, '80s glam. It’s also coupled with this attitude of mob wives being fearless [and] bold."

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How to achieve the mob-wife look -

In terms of fashion, there are a few elements that are key in achieving the mob-wife aesthetic. One is the use of animal print.

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Fur coats are also a key piece of the mob-wife aesthetic. Of course, it goes without saying that you can achieve the same look with faux fur.

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How to achieve the mob-wife look -

Flashy and chunky jewelry is what you want when trying to put a mob-wife look together.

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How to achieve the mob-wife look -

In addition to flashy necklaces, bracelets, and rings, gold hoop earrings are the must-have accessory.

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Black leather is also part of the aesthetic, as demonstrated here by Carmela Soprano (Edie Falco) in 'The Sopranos.'

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How to achieve the mob-wife look -

With regards to makeup, go as glamorous as you can. Go bold, too! Now, let’s take a look at a few more examples for some extra inspo.

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Adriana La Cerva -

Drea de Matteo's character Adriana La Cerva from 'The Sopranos' is a great role model when it comes to the mob-wife aesthetic.

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Karen Hill -

Lorraine Bracco as Karen Hill in 'Goodfellas' (1990) oozes glamour.

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Kay Corleone -

We can see the style evolution of Kay Corleone (Diane Keaton) in Francis Ford Coppola's 'The Godfather' movies, from the 1940s to the 1980s.

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Victoria Gotti -

Pictured: Victoria Gotti, the daughter of Gambino crime family boss John Gotti, is seen here in 1990.

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Angela Raiola -

The late TV personality Angela Raiola, the niece of Salvatore "Sally Dogs" Lombardi from the Genovese crime family, is pictured here.

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Sofía Vergara -

The actress is seen wearing a black lace top with a blazer on January 15, 2024, in New York City.

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Taylor Swift -

Taylor Swift is seen in New York City in January 2024 wearing an animal print coat.

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Khloé Kardashian -

Khloé Kardashian is seen wearing a leopard print dress and bold jewelry in Portofino, Italy, in 2022.

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Elizabeth Taylor -

Pictured: Elizabeth Taylor wears a fur coat and sunglasses, two key accessories in the mob-wife aesthetic.

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Mary J. Blige -

Mary J. Blige poses with her Grammy award, wearing a leopard print outfit from head to toe, in 1996.

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Lucille Ball -

Actress and comedian Lucille Ball in a wide collar blouse with a velvet jacket while she carries a fur coat, back in 1981 in New York City.

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Kirstie Alley -

The late Kirstie Alley wears a leopard print coat at the New York Versace store opening in 1996.

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Naomi Campbell -

The English supermodel is seen wearing a white fur coat and high boots in 2004 in New York City.

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Cindy Crawford -

Supermodel Cindy Crawford back in 1991 wearing chunky golden jewelry and a black slit dress.

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Rebecca De Mornay -

Actress Rebecca De Mornay wears a black leather jacket, Adidas tracksuit bottoms, and gold earrings, circa 1995.

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Norma Kamali -

American fashion designer Norma Kamali wears a leopard print jacket with shoulder pads at an event in New York City in the 1980s.

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Alice -

Italian singer-songwriter Alice (Carla Bissi) wears a fur coat and a pair of sunglasses in 1984.

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Mob-wife aesthetic on the runway -

A model wears a dark red dress and leopard-pattern coat, all as part of the Givenchy 1984-1985 fall-winter collection.

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Mob-wife aesthetic on the runway -

This model is wearing a black-and-white leopard print dress during French designer Yves Saint Laurent's show in 1985.

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Mob-wife aesthetic on the runway -

A model wears a belted dress with a leopard skin print coat and a beret by Yves Saint Laurent in 1988.

Sources: (The New York Times) (Glamour) (CNBC) 

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