Published: Aug 18, 2026, 21:46 IST | Updated: Aug 18, 2026, 21:46 IST
The sixth edition of Democratic Republic of Congo Fashion Week in the capital Kinshasa brought together local stylists, fashion designers and "sapeurs", as well as those from neighbouring Republic of Congo. It was an opportunity to merge the shared cultures of the two countries by celebrating music and "sape", a cultural movement centred around dandyism.