abacost short sleeved blazer

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Abacost short sleeved double breasted blazer The 'abacost' shape originated from the Democratic Republic of Congo, and was promoted under Mobutu Sese Seko regime, as a symbol of br eaking with the colonial past. The name Abacost comes from the french contraction 'à bas le costume' (“down with the western suit”) Lined with the 'Abode Santann' printed cotton lining: an Adinkra symbol from Ghana representing the 'all seeing eye', the idea that God is ever present and sees everything Oversized shoulder Shoulder pads Real horn buttons Front pockets with flap The name Nkento {Nn-ken-toh} means women, in Lingala & Kikongo, a Republic Democratic of Congo language Relaxed menswear inspired fit The model is 175cm / 5'9 and wears a size 1 Show more