How a world-famous Congolese style tradition is changing with the ... - CNN
Oct 9, 2020 · Often referred to as “dandies” of the Congo, “sapeurs” and “sapeuses” are men, women and children whose sharp and stylish way of dressing has caught the world’s attention.
Sapeurs: Discover the Fashion of the Congo - Extraordinary Journeys
Oct 16, 2019 · Discover the Sapeurs during your travels to the Congo; a dazzling subculture of impeccably dressed Congolese men & women for whom fashion is a way of life.
Congo's sapeurs pass their style on to a new generation - BBC
Some residents of the twin Congolese capitals of Brazzaville and Kinshasa have long been known for their love of stylish dressing - in particular members of the Society of Ambience-Makers and...
Clothing in Democratic Republic of Congo - Vagabond Journey
Dec 8, 2011 · Traditionally men and women in Congo wore clothes made of raffia. This is only used today though, in special ceremonies. It is much more common to see women wearing …
Sapeurs of Congo: The Fashion Rebels of Central Africa - CIAFE
Jan 12, 2024 · Overall, the Sapeurs of Congo represent a fascinating blend of fashion rebellion and cultural expression. Their commitment to elegance in the midst of adversity is a powerful …
Sapeurs: Ladies and Gentlemen of the Congo - Vogue Scandinavia
Sep 20, 2021 · The movement has its roots in the 1920s, when Congolese men started to wear European attire as a means of social mobility and for greater respect under colonialism. Many …
Meet the Sapeurs: a Congolese subculture that pushes fashion …
Nov 28, 2016 · Sapeurs, or Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Elegantes (Society of Tastemakers and Elegant People), is made up of a group of men who walk around in bright …
Sapeurs: The Silent Revolution In Congolese Fashion
Mar 3, 2016 · Known as “Sapeurs,” these dapper dressers are a Congolese subculture devoted to the cult of style. In Brazzaville and Kinshasa — the capitals of the neighbouring Republic of …
Les Sapeurs: Congo's Ordinary Working People With High Fashion …
Jul 23, 2021 · Les sapeurs are followers of La Sape, a unique Congolese subculture that emerged during the early colonial era in Brazzaville, the Republic of the Congo. It is an abbreviation of …
Congo’s Sapeurs Revisit Their Roots - Fondation Carmignac
Mar 26, 2021 · No longer a fringe subculture devoted to showing off their flamboyant fashions to admiring local crowds, the Sapeurs of Brazzaville and Kinshasa—the neighboring capitals of …
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