Some Kinshasa residents are known for their resourceful fashion sense and wild imagination in pursuit of sartorial matters, often using recycled materials to make stunning garments that reflect their individuality and sense of style.

Photographer Colin Delfosse‘s series Fulu Act showcases the unique and innovative ways in which street artists in Kinshasa, the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, repurpose discarded materials found on the streets, like wigs, wires, soda cans, and bottle lids, into striking costumes that raise awareness of environmental issues. Delfosse’s images highlight the potential beauty of recycled street fashion, which has gained popularity in recent years as a way to reduce waste and promote sustainable fashion practices – bringing attention to larger issues of sustainability and consumer culture in Kinshasa.

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