Daniele Tamagni photographed the Congo's "Sapeurs" for his book 'Gentlemen of Bacongo."
The Sapeurs are a Congolese sub-culture of dapper dressers.
Tamagni traveled to Brazzaville in 2008 to photograph the Sapeurs. Kinshasa, in DR Congo, has its own Sapeur scene.
Smart suits in pastel colors are a trademark of the Brazzaville Sapeurs.
Accessorizing is essential.
Sapeur Eric Mezzekempe with a Mozart cane.
Sapeurs posing in front of Memorial Savorgnan de Brazza.
Suits are often finished off with a cigar or and pipe.
Brazzaville's Piccadilly group of Sapeurs wear tartan and kilts.
Sapeurs stand out among the widespread poverty of Brazzaville.
Their flamboyant dress attracts admirers of all ages.
Sapeurs aren't rich, but will save up to rent and buy expensive designer labels.