Our Tips For Working With Wax Prints
We often get asked how to work with some of our various wax prints so we thought today we could hit some of our top tips for working with our…
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Adding African Print To Your Wardrobe
African prints are Vivid, stylish and can make an impact on any wardrobe. But how do you go about adding West African fabrics to your outfit selection on a budget?…
A Brief History of Wax Prints
West African fabrics and wax prints have an interesting and (literally) colourful history. West African textiles have always existed, but it was Dutch settlers in the 19th century who helped…
Customising Your West African outfit
West African fabrics are renowned for their ingenious, richly detailed patterns and daring use of colour. You might prefer the bright, modern designs offered by Vlisco, the subtle, low-key complexity…
Where Do African Tribal Prints Come From?
African prints known as Ankara have gained popularity over the last five years, with many designers choosing these eclectic tribal-patterns and motifs to brighten up summer and autumn collections. Where…
Combining West African Fabrics With British Counter-Culture
Britain is famous for its wide range of alternative fashions. The nation’s counter-cultural clothing ranges from the heavily-customised, rough-and-ready outfits that characterised the punk movement to the sharp suits favoured…
Top 5 Craft Ideas For African Fabrics
Spare fabric doesn’t have to be left un-used, breath new life into your African fabric off-cuts with these simple projects. 1. Coin Purse
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 African Fabric to Prom
There have been many stories recently from social media, showing girls and boys heading to their High School prom in traditional West African dress, sometimes with matching outfits for their…
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…