The Society of Ambiance Makers and Elegant Persons - 99% Invisible
Briefly

Sapeurs from Brazzaville and Kinshasa stand out for their vibrant three-piece suits, lavish accessories like golden walking sticks, and flamboyant style, challenging stereotypes of sub-Saharan Africa.
These Congolese sapeurs have redefined traditional European suits, originally imposed by Belgian colonizers, into a distinctively Congolese fashion statement, reflecting a flip in the colonizer narrative.
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