Conscious Shopping Tips

We've made a commitment to conscious fashion ethically made with a zero waste ethos.

Trends come and go, we consume at rates which are harmful to the environment. Yet there is more that we can do to stop waste and shop ethically. Discover more brands committed to change like ourselves on our shop unique selection, here

When buying an item of clothing, there are so many things to consider. It’s useful to ask yourself questions, like is it an investment classic or a short-lived trend? Do you really need it? Will you wear it just a handful of times or does it have longevity? 

Conscious shopping guide. 

All of these are important to consider before you purchase any item. You can learn more in our conscious shopping guide.

CARE, REPAIR, RE-WEAR


Make loved clothes last by giving them the real care that they need. How you wash, store and care for your clothing makes all the difference. Check out our some simple tips here

  

Styling Suggestions 

Changing our spending habits, rather than trying to overhaul your whole wardrobe, why not invest in a handful of key pieces that will last the test of time.

Sincerely Madia & Matilda 

 

Places: Cotswold's, Bristol, London & Scotland - Easter Trips

Places to Go, Eggs to Find..

Cotswolds

Take advantage of the longer spring days and better weather, by camping, glamping or holiday cottages. Why not take an extra special Easter trip here are some of our suggestions below

Zen - Frill Top

Bristol

Collect activity sheets from The Bristol Cheesemonger and hunt for brightly-coloured eggs in the windows of Wapping Wharf's eclectic mix of independent businesses. Crack the code to spell out an Easter-themed sentence and a reward awaits for your hard work! 

Or why not visit Noah's Ark there's plenty going on that the whole family, will love and they certainly won’t be disappointed; plus parking at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is completely free of charge.

Clover - Chiffon Top

London

There's plenty of fun to be had in London from Good Friday to Easter Monday (Friday April 19 – Monday April 22 2019). Whether you're treating yourself to a Eggs Benedict or simply taking in the city in bloom, 
socializing, visiting botanical gardens or finding the best places to eat; we’ve tracked down the some of the very best things do over your Easter weekend in London. 

Gastropub Bobin, Clapham. Does a cracking roast dinner, or Coal Shed, London Bridge, but on Sunday the whole family can pile in for a ‘sharing roast’ in traditional style

Peckham is blessed these days when it comes to decent food, and we have a particularly soft spot for this lovely-looking eatery attached to the Assembly Point Gallery – a cool hangout that regularly has bands plays to packed houses. 

Scotland 

Have fun and learn about wildlife at the same time. At Blair Drummond Safari Park, there’s a Giant Egg Hunt over Easter weekend where dozens of eggs will be hidden around the park for you and the family to find.

Shetland Craft Trail. Pick up a leaflet from a VisitScotland Information Centre and visit the crafty workshops and studios of everyone from carpenters to painters.


Sincerely Madia & Matilda

Spoil your mum - Handcrafted gifts she didn’t know she needed

With Mother’s Day around the corner, check out our latest spring-summer gifts and  styles that will make perfect present with a difference. We’ve curated our most-loved brands in our Lifestyle selection shopunique..

 Zara Trouser - Emeli Vest top

Ella - Bag

Francine - Dress

From timeless accessories to little essentials or luxury loungewear and unique jewellery, give her something she actually wants this year.

 Adian - Blouse

                                                             

 Hex Mirror - Valerie Rose Gold Bracelet

Because they deserve nothing short of thoughtful

Kiera - Blouse

                                                         Our Tea Selection from Hoogly Tea

 Anabel Blouse -  Lacey Blouse

Spoil your mum this mothers day with handcrafted gifts she didn’t know she needed

           

 Facial Serum by  Jo Browne - Revitalising Beauty Booster - Om Skin Care

Our Selection of Vouchers

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

Home - Ed Sewing Classes

Why Madia & Matilda have an epic Sale

We are Sustainable British Fashion.

Made and created in the Cotswolds Gloucestershire, in Great Britain. At the end of each season (2 per year - being that we only design in a slow fashion manner) and for special events, Madia & Matilda has a sale. It is important to us, as an ethical fashion business, to find ways to encourage more conscious way of shopping, and supporting the work and livelihood of our producers. The Madia & Matilda sale is much more than a chance to clear out the rails, but also away of  Helping to reduce waste; plus you can always grab a great bargain, even if we do say so our selves.

 Find out more about our processes, ethos and care information 

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

4 Years of M & M - BIRTHDAY

Thanks for shopping! Following and supporting us over the years! Madia & Matilda turned 4 this week and we thought we'd share our appreciation by adding free UK delivery for the rest of the Month.

Having accomplished so much through development and working or collaborating with most influential businesses around and an education team who are shaping the future of fashion and  presenting  in Empire Casino, St Martin's in Fields and for London fashion week we feel ultimately #blessed for the fantastic opportunities we have had on our journey so far.

Shalize Nicholas, started the brand with the vision of making a difference in fashion contributing to a less wasteful world and we are grateful to have grown, with a new HQ and shop this year and the development of ShopUnique; which adheres to our principles, a

of other sustainable sustainable solutions. Handmade, local production and local crafts, sustainable materials or upcycling. We are now in working in conjunction with Thread Count a sustainable initiative from the University of Gloucestershire

 for Sustainable Fashion.

Going forwards, we look forward to what is to come and hope that you will be with us all the way! 

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#madiamatilda 

@Madia & Matilda 

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

Thread Counts - We need to talk about clothes

Thread Counts Maker’s Day

Thread Counts’ first event extends debate around the exhibition We Need To Talk About Clothes. 

The day is open to anyone interested in fashion and textiles, making (of all kinds), and sustainable and ethical design. 

Tickets are free and include lunch. 

Tickets available from https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thread-counts-makers-day-tickets-32358766943?aff=es2

10:00 – Tea and coffee

10:30 – Opening and Thread Counts launch talk (Margaret McDonough)

11:00 – WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT CLOTHES exhibition tour, and panel discussion

Panel

Kate Cole, (Waste Minimisation Officer, Gloucestershire Joint Waste Team)

Jamie Perry (Love Your Clothes) tbc

Alex Ryan (Associate Director of Sustainability, University of Gloucestershire)

12:30 – Lunch (provided)

13:30 – Maker’s Spaces: Mary Jane Baxter introduction

A series of workshops will continue the theme of the value of making, with workshops to 

enable both beginner and intermediate makers to try out their skills.

15:30-16:30 – Madia & Matilda Open debate around both the value of making and sustainability within fashion and textiles.

Thread Counts is a collaboration between Hardwick Gallery, Atelier (Stroud)

and Fashion Design at the University of Gloucestershire for sustainable textile futures.

Happy Easter, hope to see you there!

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

NEWS - Competition Time With Oh Comely Magazine!

We collaborated with Oh Comely Magazine to bring you an amazing prize, £200 voucher code to spend online on our clothing. 

 Check out our new season here 

To be in with a chance to win simply click here and fill answer the question before midnight on 13 April 2017. 

Good luck!

Sincerely Madia & Matilda