The global fashion landscape is undergoing a dynamic transformation, and at its forefront are the visionary West African designers who have not only carved a niche for themselves but have…
Vlisco is renowned for its high-quality African wax prints, and as a consumer, it’s important to ensure you’re purchasing genuine products. The market is unfortunately flooded with counterfeits of high-value…
Italian shoes and bags hold a lot of prestige in West African fashion. In the Empire Textiles blog, we’ll look at the various types of Italian Shoes & Bags, their…
We often get asked how to work with some of our various wax prints so we thought today we could hit some of our top tips for working with our…
West African fabrics are renowned for their ingenious, richly detailed patterns and daring use of colour. You might prefer the bright, modern designs offered by Vlisco, the subtle, low-key complexity…
As our regular readers know, Vlisco and Mitex Holland produce some of the richest and most exuberant west African fabrics on the market. They are most often used to create…
African prints known as Ankara have gained popularity over the last five years, with many designers choosing these eclectic tribal-patterns and motifs to brighten up summer and autumn collections. Where…
Supplementing west African fabrics with jewellery is a great way to personalise your outfit while giving it an extra touch of panache. However, we offer a wide variety of different…
Do you own a small clothing business or fashion retailer? If so, we think you should consider investing in our west African fabrics as soon as possible. They are the…
Britain is famous for its wide range of alternative fashions. The nation’s counter-cultural clothing ranges from the heavily-customised, rough-and-ready outfits that characterised the punk movement to the sharp suits favoured…
