SUMMER LOVING - Our New Styles to love

Kiera - Off The-Shoulder Top

If your one for scrolling through your Instagram feed, you no doubt spotted the messy unkempt trend that seems to be rolling through. with large oversize t-shirts and shorts coming back. We've complied our summer trends list

Jen - Top

 
Oversized off the shoulder tops, layered with cute crop tops or minimal dressing grab that pair of strap sandals and a wrap skirt flaunt it!

Dune - Oversized Top

Caleigh - Blouse & Kate - V-Neck Crop Top

             






Cute dresses paired with casual shoes, these dainty strap dresses from Madia & Matilda summer collection epitomizes that effortlessly elegant vibe. 

For when the sun is out, so are our legs, arms and any body part worth tanning or gaining some vitamin d, these two affordable dresses are worth adding to your shopping cart now

Emily - Strap Dress

                                                Dilly - Dress                           

Kalia - Strap Top, Zenna - trouser

Fi - Wrap Skirt

Marisa - Tea Dress

Neons - 1980s comeback and a growing interest in cyberpunk, we've got some new colours, bold prints reflective of this.
Vibrant punchy colours, bold pastels mixed with softer hues, casual mixed with tailoring for a laid back 90's vibe 

Ines - Pleated Zip Front Skirt, Riene - Sleeveless Top

Lilly - Pleated Skirt, Layla - CropTop

Breathable cotton or light weight Chiffon is also trending this summer season! With its super comfy material and soft texture, there’s no doubt that  these are materials of choice for sustainable fashion pieces to see you through more than one summer. 

Which one of these summer ensembles do you fancy the most? Let us know what your wish list item form our range is and you could win a discount off your favourite style.

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

Holiday Shop - For Every Eventuality

 Meadow Shift Dress

Complete your sustainable getaway wardrobe with our holiday 
essentials - from versatile dresses and totes bags to charming

accessories.

                                                                                                                   

Lilly - Pleated Skirt

With every destination in mind we've had selected a mixture of some of our new and  classic collection, that has just landed in stores and online. Effortless trend curated with sustainability in mind.

Eve - Mini Skirt

Whether you’re looking for denim skirts or to add an individual twist to weekday looks we've got timeless pieces that can be worn multiple ways. 

Emily - Strap

Packing for vacation can be a pfaff, having to pack for all eventualities. From midi dresses, or shorts to smart blouses; trouser for those rainy days, or maxi dresses for special occasions, we have every scenario in mind.

                                                                      Lelia-Wrap Top

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

Mind Week - Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week starts every year on the second Monday in May, Mental Health Awareness Week 2019 will be taking place 13 -19 May.  We all know what it’s like to feel stressed - being under pressure is a normal part of life. But becoming overwhelmed by stress can lead to mental health problems or make existing problems worse.

Taking steps to look after your wellbeing can help you deal with pressure, and reduce the impact that stress has on your life.

There are still lots of practical things you can do to manage the amount of pressure you're under day to day.

We have complied a list of services that can support and advise on practical steps to help you 

Mind

Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Everything we say and do is rooted in the experiences of people who know what it’s like to live with a mental health problem. That includes the thousands of people who rely on our local and national services, our incredible supporters and campaigners, our fundraisers, volunteers, staff and trustees. Their experiences bring our work to life.

Mind provide life-saving information when people need it most. Mind bang on doors and call for change; they demand that people get the support they need and the respect they deserve. And we show that there are actions we can all take to challenge stigma and transform experiences of mental health for the better. 

Rethink Metal Illness

Rethink Mental Illness is a charity that believes a better life is possible for the millions of people affected by mental Illness. For 40 years we have brought people together to support each other through our services, groups and campaign

CALM

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK. Join the campaign to take a stand against male suicide and get the tools you need for action.

Child line 

Childline is a support service to help with whatever's on your mind to guide you & help you make decisions that are right for you.

Their tips and techniques, ideas and inspiration, can help you feel more in control and you can access them in your own time, at your own pace!

Beyond Blue

The Beyond Blue programme is aimed at mothers who develop mental health issues during or after pregnancy. It has recently been launched at the Bright Beginnings Children's Centre.

Samaritans

Samaritains make sure there’s someone there for anyone who needs someone.

Every year, they answer more than 5 million calls for help via their unique 24-hour listening service, email, SMS, letter, face to face and through our Welsh language service.

Samaritans give people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others.

From us at Madia & Matilda, We hope this list of available services, can be of some support or comfort for you, as mental health is so important to take care of and discuss how you are feeling. 

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

4 Strap Dresses - To Love

Emily - Strap Dress

In full swing of spring time, here are a few of our top picks that we feel can fit any special dress code. All because of its functionality, allowing us to wear it from work to parties.

The slip dress enjoyed a major come back last summer, and this 90s staple isn’t going anywhere. Wear it in the day to a wedding or event or even use as a layering piece and pair with graphic tees, funnel neck tops and oversize jackets, just like Cher and Dionne. 

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

Style - Back By Popular Demand

Ines - Pleated Zip Front Skirt

In search of a wardrobe staple that requires no thought in the morning and provides endless possibility, look no further than to our Ines skirt, now available in navy as well as green, grey, orange & red. Reigned  highly in the past seasons, pencil skirts and tailored trousers, this spring-summer is all about midi, bias cut silhouettes

Dune - Oversized Top

Just add sandals for the day or boots for after-dark, with a slick of red lipstick to elevate these designs into your new season wardrobe. Pair with a jersey tees, Riene cotton top, or a chiffon frill top for ultra style perfect for spring-summer.

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

Fashion Revolution Week

We at Madia & Matilda, are making change working towards

zero waste sustainable clothing cutting down our carbon impact and

working with Fashion Revolution, London Organic, Kindred and other designers to make 
a difference to the way we shop.

Fashion Revolution started, people from all over the world have

used their voice and their power that things must change. And we agree it time to change now, That’s why Madia & Matilda work from our own studio, where we work with awesome people from all over the world. Meet the people who make your clothes, 

The industry is starting to change and more brands are being open about where their clothes are made.We shall be discussing the people behind the clothes we wear.  

Crafty Ladies - Upcycling Workshop run by Madia & Matilda

With Madia & Matilda, you can be sure about the provenance of your garments – we know all our makers personally, in a good working environment, unlike other areas where workers are forced to work long hours in unsafe working conditions.

We campaign for a fashion industry that conserves and restores our environment and gives people, especially women, a voice. An industry where dignity in work is the standard and not an exception. On 24 April 2013, the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh collapsed. 1,138 people died and another 2,500 were injured, making it the fourth largest industrial disaster in history.

Independent ethical brands from around the UK came together once again at London’s Kindred on Friday 26th April for London Organic's thought-provoking talks on what it means for you, or your business, to be ‘sustainable’ and ‘ethical’ while taking in short presentations from experts across the fashion sector.

In addition to talks and Q&A with a riveting mix of industry leaders and influences, Madia & Matilda showcased our collection in Catwalk show and there was also an opportunity to buy from those leading in the sustainable fashion and beauty fields!

Here at Madia & Matilda, We consider each detail of the journey of our clothing, from the fabrics we use, to how we design, make and deliver our garments and its wash care process beyond in its life cycle. Our ongoing relationships with production partners and other hand crafters. All carefully considered, we find it important to ensure that the up-most kindness and respect is shown to the people and partners we work with. In fact, we’ve been working alongside the same few partners and makers for for around six years now, and since then we’ve grown our businesses and skills together.




As proud supporters of zero waste, slow fashion, our clothes are made to last, to be loved, and to be worn again and again. With this in mind we design for long term trends and instead, create timeless, contemporary pieces that our customers will love, with the greater aim of cutting down our environmental carbon impact. To find out more sign up to our newsletters



























Clothes worth wearing are worth repairing





When we wear our favourite items time and again, they are bound to show signs of wear and tear. But alteration to the zip or fixing a missing button, hem or torn sleeve can prolong the lifecycle of your garment and if it is a good outfit, why throw it away? It’s so easy to repair them with a patch, stitch or by darning. Be proud of the clothes you love! Check out our Alterations & price list and blog post on care for your clothing


























If you aren’t able to repair the clothing you no longer want, why not get creative? Try upcycling your old clothing to make it into something new. We've held workshops and upcycling classes over the years with a little elbow grease you create something new from your old garments.


Keep an eye out on our Facebook & Instagram Stories! @madiamatilda @madiamatilda_insider for further information on new classes


























Books to read on Sustainability and Upcycled fashion

- Make sure you pick up a copy of Fashion Revolution’s book, Loved Clothes Last.

- A copy our our piece published in Clothing Cultures Jounal by Intellect Ltd


- Also check out Fashion Revolution’s Loved Clothes Last film – a thought-provoking, three minute short film directed by Balthazar Klarwein.


- To Die For: Is Fashion Wearing Out the World? Book by Lucy Siegle

- Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion Book by Elizabeth L. Cline

- Sustainable Fashion and Textiles Book by Kate Fletcher

- The Sustainable Fashion Handbook Book by Sandy Black

Sincerely Madia & Matilda