The Sape movement, originating in the Congo, blends fashion, culture, and resistance, symbolizing a form of social and political defiance. Sapeurs, members of the Society of Ambience-Makers and Elegant People, express identity and self-worth through meticulous fashion choices, creating a striking cultural contrast to poverty. Rooted in colonial resistance, the movement expanded globally through Congolese… Read More »Sape Movement: Fashion, Culture, and Resistance in the Congo
