Some of the most popular fabrics we sell here at Empire Textiles are produced by Vlisco. What makes Vlisco so popular? The answer lies in the brand’s versatility: their fabrics…
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…
Here at Empire Textiles, our diverse selection of African fabrics are shipped around the world, ready to fashion into a stunning array of garments to suit all tastes like West…
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….
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…
Nigerian Duro Oluwo was one of a selection of designers drafted in to create a spectacular Christmas display at the White House in Washington DC. It has become a tradition…
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…
In recent years, there has been a surge of immensely popular and incredibly talented designers within the West African fashion industry. Listed below are three of these designers, all of…
This year, African Fashion Week London is going to be bigger than ever. The annual event started in 2011 and is now host to over 300 designers and almost 45,000…
Traditional African fabrics, such as Ankara or wax prints, are most well known for their use in dresses, shirts and head wraps. However, there is so much more you…
