"Living in poverty and spending a fortune to look like a million dollars"16 November 2015Factual26 mins
“La Sape” is a unique movement based in Congo that unites fashion-conscious men who are ready to splurge money they don’t really have on designer clothes. Dressing in stark contrast with their surroundings, these elegant ambiance-makers become true local celebrities… but this fame comes at a price.
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The Congo Dandies: living in poverty spending a fortune to look like a million dollars (Trailer)
La Sape” is a unique movement based in Congo that unites fashion-conscious men who are ready to splurge money they don't really have on designer clothes.
The Congo Dandies (RT Documentary)
The Republic of the Congo in Central Africa can't boast of high standards of living. Yet there are men here who are prepared to spend a fortune on designer ...
The Congo Dandies: living in poverty and spending a fortune to look like a million dollars
La Sape” is a unique movement based in Congo that unites fashion-conscious men who are ready to splurge money they don't really have on designer clothes.
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