The planet is in the midst of a climate crisis and fashion is the second largest polluting industry in the world after the oil industry. We firmly believe that there is a responsibility for those working in the industry to behave with respect to both people and planet.
St Pauls Carnival is iconic. People come from all over the country to enjoy one of the most vibrant cultural experiences the city of Bristol has to offer. As with most events around the country, St Pauls Carnival was postponed year after year due to Covid 19. Many were hoping and expecting the carnival to come back with a bang this year however, due to the lack time to raise enough funds the carnival is going to look slightly different this year. Don't worry though - if you were planning on visiting Bristol this weekend to immerse yourself in the culture there are still plenty of official and fringe events for you to get involved in. So where should you go this weekend if...
Over the years we here at Ashanti Empress have learned a thing or two about festival packing (sometimes the hard way) and we want to pass on our wisdom, in the hope of making someone else's summer the best one yet!
Oh yes… the party is back! After a unplanned two-year hiatus due to that pesky little virus (that none of us want to mention anymore) it finally feels as though the UK festival scene is springing back to life and it feels like it couldn’t be a moment too soon! Are you ready to crack out your costumes and dance wildly in a field? We certainly are - and that's why we’ve put together a list of our favourite festivals of 2022 that you shouldn’t miss this summer! Since starting Ashanti Empress in 2015 we have traded at so many festivals around the UK, ranging all the way from small boutique festivals; eco festivals, all the way to beasts like...
Festival season is just around the corner and after two whole years of living in loungewear it's about time to show the world what you got and dress up WILD! We've picked out just a few of our favourite festival brands to help inspire you and get you looking gorge this summer.