A Short Guide to Gorgeous Guipure Lace
Guipure lace is a staple of African fashion and popular throughout the world for it’s intricate design and hard wearing quality. Read about it’s origins here!
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Choosing the Perfect Headgear
West African head gear is famed throughout the world. Choosing the right head wear to suit you and the occasion is essential!
How to Wear African Fashion
The bright and bold look of African fashion may not be for everyone but with a bit of direction you’ll see it’s influence in fashion generally around the globe.
What is Aso Oke?
Aso Oke with it’s vibrant colours and fresh cotton feel is a favourite in West African and Nigerian fashion. Find out more about this timeless piece.
New Zealand’s Africa Fashion Festival
Have you heard of African Fashion Festival in New Zealand? Nor had we… That’s why we urge you to help support initiatives like this that show such passion. Have a read about it here.
5 Ways To Wear West African Shoes
At Empire Textiles, we’re very aware that for a lot of women, finding the right shoes and bag to match an outfit can be tricky. So why not start…
Seasonal Styles and West African Clothing
African fashion may be associated with sunshine and bright days but there are colours and styles to suit the whole calendar year. Here’s a few ideas!
Choosing the West African Style for your Wedding
This blog has talked before about West African bridal attire… but what about clothes for the guests? Read this blog for ideas!
A Brief History of African Clothing
African clothing has a vibrant and interesting history to match its bright and bold textiles. This history is thought to stretch back 75,000 years! Although tracking the evolution of African…
Be the best dressed at an African Wedding
African weddings are a time to celebrate the eccentricities that are prevalent in the roots of this rich culture. Here are some tips on what you could achieve with the right fabrics and accessories…