It’s all about glamour and opulence in TikTok’s latest winter trend
Each passing season brings a new fashion trend to emulate, and to coincide with the 25th debut anniversary of the iconic crime drama series The Sopranos, winter 2024 brings us the “Mob Wife” aesthetic.
The style emerged on TikTok in the first week of January, thanks to the now-viral video by content producer Kayla Trivieri declaring “clean girl is out; mob wife era is in”. It seems the days of quiet luxury are behind us, and a unique blend of old money, excess glamour and mafia aesthetics is in.
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Above Dua Lipa in New York City
Marked by extravagance and maximalism, the trend counts Dua Lipa and Sofia Vergara as some of the A-listers already on board. Think vintage fur, big hair, red lipstick and gold jewellery. Ready to live the mob wife life? Here’s how to get the defining look.
Oversized furs
Central to the trend are faux and vintage fur coats, adding an undeniable air of sophistication and opulence. Remember, it’s all about excess—the bigger, the better.
Powerful silhouettes

Above Sofia Vergara in Soho in New York City
Channel your inner Narco fantasy à la Sofia Vergara. The actress was spotted embodying her Griselda persona in a sleek power suit while out in New York.
Loud accessories
Subtlety is not an option if you want to nail this look. Statement sunglasses, recognisable designer bags and eye-catching fur caps are key to exuding mafia-wife confidence.
Gold accessories

Above Bella Thorne attends the Schiaparelli haute couture Spring/Summer 2024 show
The mob wife look is all about loud luxury. Pile on the jewellery, particularly gold statement pieces, to really sell the look.
Sultry make-up
As for the make-up? It’s all about dark, smokey eyeshadow and bold, overdrawn lips: the mob wife is flashy, glamorous and seductive. Go full-glam with voluminous hair, chiselled contour, and sultry eye make-up.
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