Système D magazine

"Le Débrouillard a réponse à tout"
(The Débrouillard has an answer to everything).

This powerful declaration greeted readers upon opening the first issue of Système D: Journal Hebdomadaire Illustré du débrouillard (Illustrated Weekly Journal of the Débrouillard), introduced on French newsstands in June 1924. The publication quickly became the handbook for practical problem solvers across France as a weekly masterclass in ingenuity.

More than a magazine, Système D became the trusted companion of tinkerers, builders, and everyday problem solvers.  Each issue contained illustrated guides for repairs, homemade tools, and clever fixes. The cover of that first issue boldly promised readers: "Système D vous apprendra chez vous tous les métiers" (Système D will teach you all trades at home).

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, there exists a cultural philosophy so deeply embedded in daily life that it's humorously referred to as an unwritten part of the constitution: "Article 15: débrouillez-vous!"  This unofficial mandate translating to "figure it out yourself" or "fend for yourself" emerged during the tumultuous post colonial period and became especially meaningful during the economic hardships of the Mobutu era in the 1970s and 1980s.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Pentathlon Multisport (USAPM), the National Governing Body for Modern Pentathlon in the United States, proudly welcomes Débrouillard as an Official Supplier in the casual apparel category. This partnership accelerates USA Pentathlon's momentum, enhancing resources for athletes and increasing visibility for this demanding multi-discipline sport with a storied Olympic history.

Débrouillard is named after the French word for resourcefulness—a quality deeply woven into Modern Pentathlon's origins.