In Xhosa culture one of the many ethnic groups in South Africa, young men who have recently gone through traditional initiation into manhood have a period where they have to dress like old fashioned Gentlemen in classic wear.
They are given or purchase an outfit often second hand and are easy to spot in the array of more casual clothing in South Africa. Especially during summer which is really hot and this kind of clothing is not always the most practical attire.
Met the guy above outside the Cape Town train station a week ago while at a performance art festival called Infecting The City.
Photograph by Chris Saunders
CT 2011
