Getting Ahead In Fashion: Choosing The Perfect Head Tie
Outfits made from beautifully patterned West African textiles don’t need accessories to look stunning. However, here at Empire Textiles, we think that a traditional head tie can add an extra…
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How to accessorise a Vlisco fabric outfit
Vlisco fabrics are vibrant, diverse and intricately designed. Their bright colours and vivid patterns are instantly recognisable. Consequently, they are ideal for making energetic, visually engaging garments. Any clothing made…
How to Wear Different Styles of West African Head Gear
West Africa is renowned for its colourful head gear. Made with a wide variety of beautiful fabrics such as lace, cotton, wax print and brocade, head pieces come in a…
The Best Ways to Wear Brocade
Brocade is a group of richly ornate shuttle-woven fabrics, often made in coloured silks and woven with gold and silver threads. The material is often used for evening and formal…
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!
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…
How to wash West African fabric with crystal embellishments
From dresses to head gear, the incorporation of crystal embellishments within a fabric can really make an outfit stand out from the crowd at a social gathering or formal occasion….
Traditional African Sego Ipele and Gele head wraps
Here at Empire Textiles, we know there’s nothing better than exploring our range of high-quality fabrics to create the perfect new look. If you’re looking to fashion a traditional African…
How to Wear an African Headtie
The African headtie has a long and meaningful history in West African culture, as well as being a glamorous fashion accessory nowadays. In Ghana, it is traditionally considered to be…
Men’s Top Five Most Popular African Clothing Styles
Men’s African clothing styles today have evolved from traditions dating back many centuries. There’s a massive selection of fashionable, quality, African clothing for men in the 21st century, designed…