Before the Met Gala steps out in theme, we’re spotlighting La Sape: the Congolese movement that transformed European tailoring into a language of dignity, defiance, and joy.
🎩 La Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes isn’t just about looking good, it’s about looking free.
From Kinshasa to Paris, from Papa Wemba to Burna Boy, La Sape lives on as one of the boldest expressions of global Black dandyism.
👇 Drop your favorite modern-day Sapeur in the comments. #LaSape…