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…
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An in-depth look at Mitex Holland fabrics
Here at Empire Textiles, we pride ourselves on offering fabrics from a wide variety of different African fashion brands. We believe that this allows us to offer our customers the…
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…
How Vlisco Became One of Africa’s Most Popular Fashion Fabrics
The beautiful fabrics manufactured by Dutch company Vlisco have been embraced by West Africa’s fashion industry for generations. The brand has become synonymous with West African culture and high-quality garments,…
Wearing African Fabric to Prom
There have been many stories recently from social media, showing girls and boys heading to their High School prom in traditional West African dress, sometimes with matching outfits for their…
Wearing Wax Prints to Match the Occasion
For many wearers, the vibrancy and boldness of wax prints is an emblem of African creativity and culture. As an increasing number of designer brands, such as Burberry and Yves…
3 Modern Ways to Wear African Wax Prints
There’s no denying how beautiful, bold and versatile African wax print fabrics by Mitex Holland and Vlisco are. If you’re looking to break with tradition and experiment with contemporary styles,…
West African textiles take centre stage in Philadelphia, USA
A new exhibition has launched at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, titled ‘Creative Africa’. From centuries-old sculpture and architecture to contemporary photography and fashion, ‘Creative Africa’ is combining innovation and…
What Are Vlisco Fabrics?
Although Vlisco fabrics were created in 1846, they still have a resounding impact on the fashion, design and art worlds of today, as well as being an essential part of…
How to Fashion Garments from Lace Fabrics
Lace is a popular choice of fabric for a multitude of West African fashions. Whether you choose guipure, Swiss voile, brocade or organza, it’s important to understand there’s an art…