Alvin Junior Mak

Alvin Junior Mak is a Congolese fashion designer raised in Paris, renowned for creating the ceremonial outfits for the Democratic Republic of the Congo's national football team. With a mission to reshape the narrative surrounding Africa, particularly his homeland, which is often associated with conflict and disease, Mak aims to highlight the cultural richness of Congo through fashion. His designs celebrate the country's heritage, featuring traditional leopard motifs that symbolize wisdom and bravery, and paying homage to the unique Congolese subculture of La Sape, which combines fashion with art.