Finally ordered a copy of Gentlemen of Bacongo by photographer, Daniele Tamagni.
I have been dying for a copy of this book.
The book delves into the culture of the Sapeurs in Africa. The word Sapeur comes from la SAPE, short for Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes, or the Society of Tastemakers and Elegant People, but I have also heard the phrase translated as the Society for the advancement of People of Elegance.
There is a strict code of conduct enforced among these African dandies that forbids any violence except for one dressed down night a week where rival groups will get together at local bars to fight.
Oh my God. I am in love.
Daniele Tamagni's Gentlemen of Bacongo. Grab a copy while you still can.
Seriously.
PS Jacked these photos from Synaesthetical. Good stuff there.
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