AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
20min chapter
The Society of Ambiance Makers and Elegant Persons
99% Invisible
The Vibrant World of Congolese Saphors
Exploring the flamboyant style and colorful fashion choices of the Congolese Saphors, their rise in popularity among artists and designers, and the historical significance of defying stereotypes through fashion. Delving into the societal pressure to conform to European customs during Belgian colonization, particularly focusing on the 'avolué' status validation tests. Highlighting the influence of black American jazz musicians on the fashion culture of Congolese Roomba artists in the 1940s and the emergence of the Society of Ambiance Makers and Elegant Persons.
00:00
Transcript
Episode notes
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode