'Gentlemen of Bacongo' — Daniele Tamagni photographed the Congo's "Sapeurs" for his book 'Gentlemen of Bacongo." 'Gentlemen of Bacongo' — The Sapeurs are a Congolese sub-culture of dapper dressers. courtesy Daniele Tamagni 'Gentlemen of Bacongo' — Tamagni traveled to Brazzaville in 2008 to photograph the Sapeurs. Kinshasa, in DR Congo, has its own Sapeur scene. 'Gentlemen of Bacongo' — Smart suits in pastel colors are a trademark of the Brazzaville Sapeurs. 'Gentlemen of Bacongo' — Accessorizing is essential. courtesy Daniele Tamagni 'Gentlemen of Bacongo' — Sapeur Eric Mezzekempe with a Mozart cane. 'Gentlemen of Bacongo' — Sapeurs posing in front of Memorial Savorgnan de Brazza. 'Gentlemen of Bacongo' — Suits are often finished off with a cigar or and pipe. 'Gentlemen of Bacongo' — Brazzaville's Piccadilly group of Sapeurs wear tartan and kilts. 'Gentlemen of Bacongo' — Sapeurs stand out among the widespread poverty of Brazzaville. 'Gentlemen of Bacongo' — Their flamboyant dress attracts admirers of all ages. 'Gentlemen of Bacongo' — Sapeurs aren't rich, but will save up to rent and buy expensive designer labels. Prev Next
