Modern African fashion’s “streetwear” evolution
Today’s West African fashions are evolving into a modern “streetwear” style that appeals to more young people, according to the organiser of a major cultural event. Speaking at the 10th…
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Your guide to combining African and western fashions
West African fabrics possess a very recognisable and singular style, which means they can be used to create stunningly distinctive and arresting outfits. However, you may think that these gorgeous…
Where to wear African fabrics
African fabrics with wax prints (such as those offered by Vlisco and Mitex Holland) are undeniably beautiful and vivid. As a result, garments made from these fabrics are perfect for…
Working with wax prints in garment sewing
West African textiles are famous for their stunning and often elaborate print designs. This makes them well-suited to creating beautiful fashion pieces, but to get the most out of your…
The advantages of black-and-white African fabrics
We often praise the bright colours and vibrancy of African fabrics on this blog. However, not all our African textiles feature bright hues. Several are available in black-and-white colour schemes,…
How can Lace be Used to Supplement and Improve African Fabric Outfits?
Here at Empire Textiles, we offer a wide variety of lace (including Guipure Lace and French Lace) alongside our printed wax fabrics, head ties and other products. This is because…
Mitex Holland: the colour of beauty
Mitex Holland wax-printed fabrics are remarkable for their vivid, contrasting colours. The deft use of colour is an important aspect of the Mitex Holland brand, which may explain why it’s…
Celebration of Vlisco on a global stage
One of the United States’ most prestigious museums is to stage an exhibition charting the history of West African culture and fashion. Philadelphia Museum of Art will explore the story…
Styling West African fabrics for colder weather
Our gorgeous West African fabrics can most certainly be worn all year round but it can be tricky to know how to style them when the temperatures start to drop….
Dyed brocade: the most popular West African fabric
Hand-dyed brocade is enjoying a boom among West African designers as it becomes the most popular fabric on the catwalk. The soft, hand-dyed, 100% cotton textile is a fashion favourite…