Les sapeurs et Coco Chanel

What does "La Sape" mean?

• Society of Influencers and Elegant Persons

• Best Dressed Women in the City

• Paris Fashion Week in the Congo

Where did the sapeur phenomenon originate?

• Paris, France

• Brazzaville, Congo

• Rabat, Maroc

What do "les sapeurs" wear?

• Traditional African robes

• Sweatpants & t-shirts

• Elegant & colorful designer suits

Who wrote the popular song "Sapés comme jamais"?

• Maître Gims

• Black M

• Soprano

During what century did this cultural exchange between Congo & France begin?

• 15th century

• 20th century

• 10th century

How did the European settlers pay their employees?

• In euros

• With gold

• Paid them in cloth (clothing)

Which one is NOT a rule for a sapeur?

• They can't wear more than 3 colors at once

• They should invest in designer items

• They should always behave as a gentleman

• They should wear as many colors as possible

Who outlawed a "Western" suit?

• The dictator Mobutu Sese Seko

• President Macron

• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Are these men dressed according to the rules of "la sape"?

• oui

• non

"To be a sapeur is..."

• a state of mind & proud to be Congolese"

• to not care about your outward appearance"