La Sape - Wikipedia
La Sape, an abbreviation based on the phrase Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes (French; literally "Society of Ambiance-Makers and Elegant People") and hinting to …
Tariq Zaidi photographed a world-famous Congolese style tradition …
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
Jan 16, 2025 · In Brazzaville, much of the Sapeur style is a suave, polished nod to the Jazz Age and early-20th century European fashion. It’s defined by impeccably tailored suits, bowler …
Of Costumes and Capital: Congo’s La Sape
Mar 1, 2022 · In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes (more commonly known as La Sape) are a subculture of men — or La …
Sape – Subcultures and Sociology - Grinnell College
The Sape (Sapeuse and Sapeurs) wear branded clothing that can cost upwards of hundreds of dollars. Clearly, fashion or Sape, is very important to the individuals of this particular …
The Sapeurs of Brazzaville - Photographs and text by Tariq Zaidi ...
Apr 2, 2025 · Someone who follows La Sape is known as a Sapeur (or ‘Sapeuse’ for a woman). This series of portraits are of people who follow La Sape in various districts across the city of …
What It Means to Be a Sapeur in the Republic of the Congo
May 21, 2021 · Anyone can become a sapeur, says Bertrand, who is an electrician by day. You join a group and then you learn how to dress (textures are important), how to mix colors (no …
Sapeurs, the dandies of the Congo and the “SAPE”
Sep 11, 2022 · The sapeurs, SAPE or dandyism, is a very popular urban subcultural movement in some cities of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo.
Sapeurs: Ladies and Gentlemen of the Congo - Vogue Scandinavia
Clementine Biniakoulou, 52-year-old housewife and sapeuse for 36 years, in Brazzaville, 2017. Photo: ©Tariq Zaidi
The Surprising Sartorial Culture Of Congolese 'Sapeurs'
May 7, 2013 · They are called sapeurs or members of the Societe des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Elegantes (the Society of Tastemakers and Elegant People). And when they go …
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