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,…
Lace isn’t just for shawls and your grandmother’s curtains! Over the past few years beautiful, colourful laces have exploded on to the catwalk and are now worn by everyone from…
At Empire Textiles we have a wide range of African fabric, from bright Vlisco to chic brocade, that are perfect for creating your own clothes. But we all know that,…
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,…
Are you about to embark upon creating a comfortable item of men’s clothing for every day wear? Or have you been tasked with creating a sleek and sophisticated men’s outfit…
African Fashion is celebrated across the globe and the diverse colours, cloths, styles and selections are complemented by the jewellary. Stand out today!
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!
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.
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!
West African Fashion and Lace are very much connected. Whether Swiss, Austrian or Viole the vibrant colours and patterns are sure to suit any occasion. Read more here!
