Congolese Sapeurs Kilts

[CMcG]

Don't get too excited about a new markets! I think the average weekly income in the Congo is about $1.50 .

And yet some of their attire costs as much as 1500 euros...

According to a blog anyway. Quote:

"Generally, they only dress up on weekends and special occasions. Designer brands of suits and accessories are a big deal to Sapeurs. Complete attire can cost up to 1500 euros, although ironically, many of them don"t have a job. To get the whole outfit that can get them the sought-after prestige can take several years. Most of them start up with suits borrowed from established sapeurs that initiate them in the secrets of the Sape."

[Mickey]

Yeah, but no black man is going to look cooler in a kilt than Samuel L. Jackson did. Because, well come on! It's Samuel L. Jackson!

You got that right!! Love that flick, and he is the ultimate of kilted cool.

I do gotta say though that I love these guys' style and outlook. Not sure if it is "Pimp My Kilt" or "Kilt My Pimp", but those are some awfully sharp looking dudes. Perfect photo examples of confidence in a kilt.

Never heard of them, but thanks so much for sharing! Gonna look into this further as I find it very fascinating.