For sapeurs, appearance is a powerful way to make an impression and stand out in an environment often defined by hardship.

Milian Fayulu, owner of Congo Clothing, a Miami-based company that sells Central African-themed casual wear, knows this all too well. Luckily, the minority business owner had a knowledgeable resource ...

It became a symbol of resistance to dictatorship, particularly under the regime of President Mobutu Sese Seko of Zaire (now DR Congo). He advocated for the rejection of western clothing in favour ...