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.
Congo's sapeurs pass their style on to a new generation - BBC
Sep 28, 2020 · In the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa, the son of famous sapeur Fiston Mahata, eight-year-old Natan, represents the new generation of style.
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.
The story behind: Why Congolese dress uniquely - TRT Afrika
Aug 23, 2024 · Sapeur culture is unique form of dressing in Congo. Photo: Getty Images. By Pauline Odhiambo. If you happen to visit DRC's capital Kinshasa or the neighbouring Brazzaville city in the Republic of Congo, you will most likely come …
What Is the Traditional Clothing of the Congo? - Reference.com
Aug 4, 2015 · Traditional Congolese clothing is most often characterized by its bright colors and designs. Called pagne, these bright fabrics are worn by both men and women, and in the case of women, they are typically worn with a corresponding headscarf.
Democratic Republic of the Congo National Dress: Liputa
Aug 5, 2023 · Liputa, the national dress of the DRC, represents the unique and diverse cultural identities of its people. In this article, we will explore the history, significance, and elements of Liputa, along with answering some common questions about this traditional attire.
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 the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo — they stand out among the widespread poverty, strutting down the streets like walking works of art.
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 men would forego other necessities to dress above their class, and proto-Sapeurs were created.
The Style Revolutionaries of Brazzaville, Congo - Medium
Dec 9, 2019 · F ind yourself in Brazzaville, the laid-back capital of the Republic of the Congo, on a typically balmy day, and you might browse the marketplace in Poto Poto, lunch on pondu at a malewa stall —...
Congo – Traditional Attire
Traditional attire in Congo signifies cultural identity, status, and conveys historical and tribal stories through its designs and patterns. Can traditional Congolese attire be worn in modern fashion?