AMER1C9N HI2T0RY - passion project 2018

Bugsy Malone was set in New York 1920s where gangs are relevant in society. The ambience of an American city back in the 1920s is busy yet calm. 1920 infrastructure already comprised of improved standards in residential homes and also the proliferation of the skyscrapers for commercial buildings.
It was during the 1920s the politicians of the industry wanted to upgrade the low-cost housing standards and make it more affordable.

 The 1920s had a well-known set of fashion designer namely: Gabrielle Chanelle, Jean Lanvin, Jean Patou and etc., the 1920s trends were more on drop waist dresses. with a loose f7it, mary jane heels and bobbed haircuts. Muted and pastel palettes were very popular in that era and women didn't go out showing their bare legs, they wear stockings especially when they're in their flapper costumes. Men had always worn a suit, only with different collars during occasions. The suits are mostly made of wool, and jackets are either single or double breasted. Men's pants had always been high waist with a flat front, and usually narrowly fit in the early 1920s. It's also usually held up with suspenders. 1920s shirts were also sewn in vertical stripes with a mixture of colours. Most of the shirts either had attached collars or had a detachable one.

In the 1920s, women are already allowed to vote and have a stable career for themselves. This era has been called as the roaring twenties because of economic prosperity, social, artistic, and cultural dynamism. The women were given the name of "flappers" meaning women were bolder and had more freedom in the clothing and mannerisms. Marriage was also a priority for most people, yet family life had few children. There was a job in the 1920s where individuals are called "knocker uppers" whose job is to wake up other workers. For women, seamstressing is a job where you put up together flappers for female partygoers.


In the 1920s, the Americans received more disposable income for their entertainment. Movie and sports became more popular during this decade. Moving pictures or cinema became a big part of the early decade. During the 1920s, radios have already been a common feature in American homes. Audiences enjoyed team sports, mainly baseball. Children also enjoyed a variety of activities such as checkers, jacks, and dominoes. Girls played with toy sewing machines and Raggedy Ann dolls. Wind up toys and tinkertoys were also popular back then.