Squizzy Taylor — King of the Razor Gangs

Squizzy Taylor — King of the Razor Gangs

Melbourne’s underworld prince.

Gangster. Club owner. Razor king.

The man who ruled Fitzroy’s laneways through fear, charm, and violence.

This full-wrap museum-luxe design immortalises Squizzy Taylor in dramatic sepia-and-gold noir style inspired by 1920s Melbourne crime photography, razor gang mythology, vintage newspaper headlines, and the smoky underworld of Australia’s most notorious gangster era.

Surrounded by rain-soaked laneways, old Melbourne trams, whisky bottles, razor blades, revolvers, gambling ledgers, and police reward notices, the artwork captures the rise of the man who became the face of Melbourne’s criminal underworld.

Known for his sharp dress, street influence, and brutal gang wars, Squizzy Taylor transformed the Fitzroy and Collingwood underworld into a battlefield of razor gangs, corruption, gambling, and underground power.

Designed with extra vertical framing for full-wrap apparel, this piece is part of The Rogues Gallery collection by History Buffs.

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Product features

- 100% polyester for shape retention and quick-drying performance

- Available in two fabric weights: 4.0 oz/yd² (113 g/m²) or 6.0 oz/yd² (170 g/m²)

- Side seams and shoulder tape for long-term shape stability

- Ribbed knit collar with seam and tagless construction for comfort

- Regular fit, true to size; assembled in the USA from globally sourced parts

Care instructions

- Do not dryclean

- Do not iron

- Tumble dry: low heat

- Do not bleach

- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), gentle cycle