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The Congo Dandies
‘I’m wearing a Kenzo, made in Italy, and a pair of Weston shoes. Whatever I like, I buy!’ Bakachuka can spend a fortune on some brand suit. It’s hard to believe, but living in Congo’s slums, earning pennies, he doesn’t wear fakes. How is that possible to buy Giorgio Armani or Yves Saint Laurent suits if you live in a country with one of the poorest populations on Earth?
Bakachuka is a Sapeur, a member of La Sape, a subculture whose adherents prioritize fashion above all else. Congolese Sapeurs say it’s not just showing off, but a way of living and behaving.
On Congo's Independence Day, watch RT's documentary to find out more about the Congo dandies’ lifestyle and see if you Can understand them?
