How to make any Christmas outfit stand out in two easy tips
The Christmas party season is upon us; you’ve probably been flicking through page after page of dresses and jumpsuits since mid-October. But, even if you’ve already decided on that perfect…
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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…
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…
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….
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 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 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,…