Mobutu-Era Abacost suit makes stylish comeback in DR Congo

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Published May 19, 2026

Mobutu-Era Abacost suit makes stylish comeback in DR Congo

Popularized in the 1970s by former president Mobutu Sese Seko, the collarless jacket was introduced as a symbol of African identity and a rejection of Western-style suits. Nearly three decades after Mobutu’s fall, the garment is once again in high demand

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