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Ep. 50 | How the SAPES of the Congo and Other Diaspora Subcultures Reinvented Dandyism
Ep. 50 | How the SAPES of the Congo and Other Diaspora Subcultures Reinvented Dandyism
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18 minutes
Released:
Aug 29, 2022
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Dandyism or the dandy style is defined as a man who pays great attention to fashion and overall appearance. The modern practice of this style first appeared in the 1970s in London and Paris. However, Black communities around the world, like the Sapeurs and sapeuse of the Congo and the rude boys of Jamaica, adopted this style and made it what it is today. Listen as Taniqua describes how Black people in the diaspora became the face of dandyism. Follow us on IG: @blackfashionhistorypodcast @taniquarudell Episode Sources/Further Reading: https://www.blackfashionhistory.com/episodes/50-how-the-sapes-of-the-congo-and-other-diaspora-subcultures-reinvented-dandyism
Released:
Aug 29, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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