This organic zipper hoodie is inspired by the La Sape movement, which originated in Congo after its independence in 1960.
Les Sapeurs, or the Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes (Society of Ambience Makers and Elegant People), are Congolese men renowned for their elegant style and condifent appearance. La Sape is a prestigious brotherhood with its own moral and social codes and also a means of self-preservation and resilience ina challenging social landscape.
The ILANGA circle logo stands for circularity, resilience, culture, and empowerment.
