The History of French Lace
Lace has become an integral part of African fashion and here at Empire Textiles, it’s a popular fabric that’s shipped around the world to make high-quality garments. In particular,…
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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…
The Origins of the Wax Print
When we think of wax prints, we think African wax prints. The searingly bright and boldly patterned fabrics are synonymous with Africa. However, the history of this famous fabric, now…
Key African wax prints for 2016
Fashion fans may have noticed that African wax print fabric is receiving major attention from designers across the globe. People from West Africa and Nigeria have been wearing bright, geometric…
Traditional African Sego Ipele and Gele head wraps
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…
The History of the African Wax Print Fabric, Vlisco
Some of the most beautiful African wax print fabrics are made by Vlisco, a huge global brand, which has a significant presence in the international fashion market. Vlisco, a premium…
The Timeless Beauty of Guipure Lace
Guipure lace is renowned in the world of African textiles as an essential bridal fabric. It was inspired by 16th and 17th century, scalloped lace, enhanced by geometric patterns, on…
African designer dresses the White House
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…
African Fashion Shows Create Global Impact
During the past decade, the number of African fashion shows in countries all over the world has grown rapidly, leading industry experts to predict this is Africa’s time to shine….
Designers of African Fashion Capitalise on Global Sporting Events
Major global sporting tournaments have traditionally led to a wide variety of African sport souvenir products hitting the market. In particular, the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil prompted a…