“The Gentlemen of Bacongo” is a book Released in 2009, by Photographer Daniele Tamagni. The book features a subculture in the Congo where men express their creativity through their clothing. They are part of a cultural movement called Le Sape “a clique of extraordinarily dressed dandies from the Congo. Despite years war and abject poverty, these men dress in tailored suits, silk ties, and immaculate footwear
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House of Tayo: Incredibly fly Babatunde Ankara Print umbrellas! (via One Nigerian Boy)
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RWANDAN model Nadja Giramata for Style Switzerland (May 2012)
Photography by Andoni & ArantxaWardrobe stylist Martina Russi
Make-up by Andrea Costa.
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Armando Cabral feature in “The Lush Life” OUT Magazine March 2012 shot by Dean Isidro
Rwandan fashion label House of Tayo, established by Matthew “Tayo” Rugamba to showcase the inherent African style and sophistication in their creations with influences ranging from the Motown era to the works of Ozwald Boateng, has released images from their spring shoot.
House of Tayo Spring Studio Shoot
Photo Credit: Maggie McDermut
Photo Edit: Alexandre Mballa Ekobena
