The Congo Dandies
Living in poverty and spending a fortune to look like a million dollars
“La Sape” is a unique movement based in Congo that unites fashion-conscious men who are ready to splurge money they don’t really have on designer clothes. Dressing in stark contrast with their surroundings, these elegant ambiance-makers become true local celebrities… but this fame comes at a price.
![Maxime Dutoit wearing and orange suit walks with another Sapeur in the street in Brazzaville. Screenshot taken from RTD documentary Congo Dandies.](/files/films/the-congo-dandies/the-congo-dandies_23-br.jpg)
The Congolese dandies known as sapeurs aim to remain stylish even in the grittiest surroundings.
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Published: 11 November 2015 00:00
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