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DRC: Kinshasa's 'sapeurs' honor the father of Congolese elegance

Feb 16, 2026
In the heart of Kinshasa, dozens of impeccably dressed "sapeurs" gathered recently to commemorate the father of their movement—a subculture where fashion becomes art, dignity, and even a livelihood in one of the world's poorest countries.
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