Choosing accessories to wear with your West African fabrics
Choosing the right accessories to wear with your West African fabrics is important and will make you stand out. For some tips, read here!
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Make Your Mark in Monochrome
West African fabric often brings to mind bold patterns set in a riot of colour – statement fabrics that go against the grain of corporate-wear, clashing oranges and blues, pinks and…
The History of French Lace
Lace has become an integral part of African fashion and here at Empire Textiles, it’s a popular fabric that’s shipped around the world to make high-quality garments. In particular,…
African Fashion Shows Create Global Impact
During the past decade, the number of African fashion shows in countries all over the world has grown rapidly, leading industry experts to predict this is Africa’s time to shine….
African Fashion Helps Eradicate Poverty in Ethiopia
The recent Hub of Africa fashion week in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, attracted the cream of designers and clientèle from all over the world. The high-profile event, at the Millennium Hall,…
African Fashion Week is coming to London this August but are vloggers setting the trends now?
This year, African Fashion Week London is going to be bigger than ever. The annual event started in 2011 and is now host to over 300 designers and almost 45,000…
Use African Fabrics to Their Full Effect
Traditional African fabrics, such as Ankara or wax prints, are most well known for their use in dresses, shirts and head wraps. However, there is so much more you…
How to Accessorise a Bold Print
West African fabrics are famed for their bright colours and bold prints. From Super Wax and Jacquard to Guipure Lace, the fabric options are as numerous as the patterns and…
Choose African Jewellery to Complete Your African Look!
African Fashion is celebrated across the globe and the diverse colours, cloths, styles and selections are complemented by the jewellary. Stand out today!
How to Wear African Fashion
The bright and bold look of African fashion may not be for everyone but with a bit of direction you’ll see it’s influence in fashion generally around the globe.