Selectism.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
Gentlemen of Bacongo is a new book by photographer, Daniele Tamagni, that “explores the phenomenon of the African sapeurs, a clique of extraordinarily dressed dandies from the Congo. In the midst of war and abject poverty, these men dress in tailored suits, silk ties, and immaculate footwear.” Amazon’s editoral review expands even further. “Designer brands [...]...
Trend.Land (Free subscription) | yesterday
A new photo book by Daniele Tamagni explores the phenomenon of the African sapeurs, a clique of extraordinarily dressed dandies from the Congo. In the midst of war and abject poverty, these men dress in tailored suits, silk [...] -> More info & pics for: Gentlemen Of Bakongo: The African Dandies
Jezebel (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
A new photo book by Daniele Tamagni explores the phenomenon of sapeurs, a clique of extraordinarily dressed dandies from the Congo. In the midst of war and abject poverty, these men dress in tailored... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
The Moment (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Andre 3000 must have taken a page or two out of " Gentleman of the Bacongo " (Trolley Books), a new book by Daniele Tamagni that celebrates a group of dandies in the most unlikely of style capitals - the heart of the Congo Republic.
