Vibrant view

Lucia — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:51:12 +0000

Thanks to Trolley Books for a fun night at the exhibition and book launch of ‘Gentlemen of Bacongo’. Surrounded by many jaunty and dapper styles, the guests mirrored the images of the ‘Sapeurs’ that graced the walls of the London Newcastle Project Space. Flamboyance and flair was something this private view did not lack – some of the brightly coloured tuxedos photographed even hung from the ceiling. For those wanting to embrace true Congolese culture a DJ blasted out African party tunes, inviting people to dance in the vast warehouse space in front of him.

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Lucia — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:17:20 +0000

The super style of the ‘Gentlemen of Bacongo’ is celebrated this month with a brief but brilliant exhibition. Photographer Daniele Tamagni’s images provide a fascinating insight into the vibrant street style of ‘The Sapeurs’ – the immaculately dressed dandies from the heart of the Congo. As King Kester Emenya, the Congolese musician says, “The white man may have invented clothes but we turned it into an art”. Apparently, Sir Paul Smith, who prefaced the original book based his spring collection on the images. Nuff said.

From 27th – 29th November, London Newcastle Project Space, 28 Redchurch Street, London E2 7DP.

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