Creating the perfect men’s suit using west African fabrics
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…
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Accessories to compliment African fashion
Picking the right accessories to go with your traditional West African outfit can be tricky. We’ve come up with this short guide to steer you in the right direction. Here…
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…
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…
The Timeless Style of the Traditional Dashiki
Anyone who thinks a dashiki is simply a T-shirt couldn’t be more wrong. In fact, it’s much more ornate than an ordinary T-shirt. A traditional, loose-fitting garment, with a V-neckline,…
Fashion Cities Africa: Celebrating the Diversity of Africa’s Textiles
Fashion Cities Africa has been billed as the ‘first major UK exhibition dedicated to contemporary African fashion. Find out more about that in this Empire Textiles blog.
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…
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…
Wax prints steal the show at Paris Fashion Week
African wax prints are certainly head-turning garments wherever they are worn in the world, and judging by last week, Paris is no different. The cream of the fashion world gathered…
Turkish president visits Africa to improve trade relations for West African textiles
Spring has seen Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan fly to Africa for a four-nation tour, aimed at improving trade relations between his country and the continent. Erdoğan kicked off his…