Les Sapeurs: Congo street style — "Les Sapeurs" can be seen strutting their stuff in Kinshasa, DRC, decked out in name brands, three-piece suits, and flashy accessories. Errol Barnett/CNN Les Sapeurs: Congo street style — The attention to detail shown by "Les Saps" includes a focus on jewelry, embroidery and color. Errol Barnett/CNN Les Sapeurs: Congo street style — In one poor neighborhood bystanders watch Papa Griffes, the leader of one group of Sapeurs, as he strikes a pose. Errol Barnett/CNN Les Sapeurs: Congo street style — Even with widespread poverty surrounding them the Sapeurs revel in an opportunity to show off their expensive threads. Errol Barnett/CNN Les Sapeurs: Congo street style — Name brands like Gucci are displayed boldly on belts, suit labels and sunglasses. Errol Barnett/CNN Les Sapeurs: Congo street style — Sapeurs will often open a designer jacket to show off its label. Errol Barnett/CNN Les Sapeurs: Congo street style — Leather Sapeur shoes have detailed stitching and are glossy on the dirt walkways. Errol Barnett/CNN Les Sapeurs: Congo street style — Famed singer Papa Wemba accelerated the Sapeur movement when he made it part of his image. Errol Barnett/CNN Les Sapeurs: Congo street style — Keys and suspenders adorn these two "Saps" who strike their distinct poses. Errol Barnett/CNN Prev Next
