How to: Sustainable Halloween Outfits

Sustainable Halloween Outfits

Julia Metallic Sheer Dress

Carrie Chiffon Blouse

For an effortless Halloween look, pair a black mini dress with a simple white collared shirt and plaited hair for the perfect Wednesday Addams outfit. We recommend our Carrie blouse and Julia metallic dress to add more edge to the look. 

Hannah Crop Top & Phoebe Skirt

Forest Jersey Vest

Channel your inner Barbie girl, using our Hannah crop top and Phoebe skirt, paired with your favourite heels for a fun. playful Halloween look. Or pair the Phoebe skirt with our Forest vest, heels and pin straight hair to replicate the infamous Regina George.

Wilma Flare Sleeve Top

Combine with your favourite black jeans or mini skirt, heels and some DIY bat ears, with our Wilma flare sleeve top for a simple yet effective Halloween bat.

Alison Pinafore Dress

Save yourself time and money by pulling items from your wardrobe to create this cute scarecrow costume for Halloween. Our Alison pinafore dress is the perfect foundation for this look just add a plaid shirt, ankle boots and a little face paint to complete.

Lisa May Top

Faith Wide leg Trousers

If you're looking to replicate your favourite 70's/80's pop culture icons look no further than our Faith wide leg trousers to complete your look. Pair with a fitted tank top, like our Lisa May (pictured above) for a sleek silhouette. Add some platform heels, curl your hair and you're ready to party.

Alicia Dress

From the Corpse Bride to the Bride of Frankenstein, it's a classic costume that won't fail this Halloween. Coupled with a pair of stilettos and a veil headband our Alicia dress is the perfect item for this look and is totally reusable for any event all year round. 

Kate V-neck Crop Top

Roxy Trouser

Create a classic cat themed look with our Kate halter crop top and Roxy trousers. These items can be reworn throughout the entire year and transformed into many Halloween costumes time and time again. Give this outfit a sexy silhouette by adding some black strappy heels and cute cat ears.

Rachelle Suedette Dress

This dress ticks all the boxes, an effortless feminine style with short sleeves. Our Rachelle mini dress can be the foundation to many Halloween outfits this season. Matched with a pair of heels or boots, a stethoscope and a DIY nurse hat, and you can take this dress from a day day staple to a sultry nurse this Halloween. Alternatively, you could pair this classic piece with some pom poms, trainers and a high ponytail for a cheerleader style costume.

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

How to Style: Autumn Winter Basics

Autumn Winter Basics

Anabel Flared Sleeve Top - Grey

Our soft Anabel jersey is perfect for layering this autumn. The flared sleeves and round neck are great for a casual day look or work wear.
Buy Anabel here.

 Anabel Flared Sleeve Top - Pink

Anya Long Sleeve Jersey - Grey

The Anya long sleeve top is a great basic for the foundation of any sustainable wardrobe.Pair with tailored trousers for an easy smart/casual look. We recommend the Jade or Jenna trousers from our new AW18 collection.

Buy Anya here.

Wilma Jersey Top - Black

Flared sleeves add a modern touch to this basic long sleeve top, making it perfect for layering with jackets and scarfs this winter.
Buy Wilma here.

Cut Sheep Hand Printed T-shirt

Ethically made by Graphyx Madia & Matilda now offer a handcrafted range of hand printed t-shirts from their 'Artistic' Collection.

Buy Cut Sheep T-shirt here.

Imogen High Neck Jersey - Black

This sleeveless jersey is perfect for layering and pairing with statement items for a classic and easy look.

Buy Imogen here.

Maaike T-shirt - Grey

This upcycled basic t-shirt is perfect for this autumn/winter. The lace detailing is a twist on the classic grey tee, great for casual outfits.

Buy Maaike here.

Lisa May Tank Top - Pink 

Our sustainable fitted tank top, crafted from end of roll fabric, is perfect for layering up this autumn. Paired with jeans and trainers for the day time or a skirt and heels for the evening Lisa May is the perfect basic for any occasion.

Buy Lisa here.

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

How to: Care for me. Wear Me. Love me. Mend Me.

Caring for your clothes

Inspired by the Cheltenham Literature Festival, we've picked out five of our favourite fashion care and sustainability books for you.

Wardrobe Wisdom, by Alicia Healey
Trained at Buckingham Palace, Alicia Healey has worked as a lady's maid and high-profile wardrobe consultant across the globe. In this book, she shares her top tips for decluttering your closet and looking after investment items so they'll last you a life time.
Buy the book here.

Laundry: The Home Comforts Book of Caring for Clothes and Linens

Laundering queen Cheryl Mendelson shares her love of housekeeping. With extensive knowledge of how to care for almost every fabric, from hand washing and removing stains to storing fabrics and garments, Mendelson shares the indispensable guide to caring for clothes at home.

Buy the book here.

Clothing Care Basics: Tips for Fabric Care, Clothing Storage, and Saving Money by Keeping Your Favorite Clothes Looking Good Longer

Explaining some of the basic terms used in clothes laundering, Julie Gallagher teaches you the basics so you'll never turn another white shirt pink or shrink your favourite jumper.

Buy the book here.

Clothing Cultures - Certified made in the UK
Madia & Matilda is now published in Clothing Cultures. This journal explores the issues in the production and consumption of clothes within the fashion industry.
Buy the journal here.

The Sustainable Fashion Handbook

An in-depth and comprehensive guide to sustainable fashion, from the impact fast fashion is having on our environment to eco-fashion and sustainable designers, this book will change your outlook on the fashion industry.

Buy the book here.











Sincerely Madia & Matilda

Things to do This Oct & Nov - Culture

Things to do in Gloucestershire

SVA, The Good Shed, Stroud
Live music performance from Emily Barker and special guest Jack Carty. Preforming songs from her latest album, Sweet Kind of Blue, a fusion of soul, blues, country and folk, Emily will be taking to the stage on Saturday 3rd November at 7:30pm. 
Click here to purchase tickets and find out more about the event.

Gloucester zombie walk 

Cafe Rene,  Southgate Street, Gloucester

Back by popular demand, the Gloucester zombie walk will return to the streets of Gloucester city centre. Free of charge, this years walk will be raising money for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. Join the scary stroll on Saturday 27th October, 3pm - 5pm.

For more information on this event, click here.

Stroud Farmers’ Market

Every Saturday 9 am-2 pm

Cornhill Market Place & Surrounding Streets, Stroud GL5 2HH                

Near Madia & Matilda HQ

Stroud Farmers’ Market is multi award-winning and is well known as one of the biggest, busiest and most popular farmers’ market in the UK. The market was awarded Best Farmers’ Market in the UK for 2013 for a second time by FARMA. At Stroud Farmers market there is streets lined with stalls, selling a range of fresh and local produce. From meats and charcuterie to fruit and vegetables, desserts, preserves and pickles to bread, cheese and plants.

You're sure to find a product you love at this market.

For more details, click here.

Cheltenham Literature Festival

109-111 Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 7LS

Find a book you love at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, the world's oldest literature festival with over 500 events - Covering history, art, current affairs, sport, food and fashion, there's something for everyone's taste. World renowned this 10-day celebration is not one to miss!  Including  top icons, pop stars, extraordinary comedians, amazing actors. To visit & find out more, click here

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

Autumn Collection - New season has arrived!

New season collection, has arrived! Relaxed skirts, resourceful polo necks and low maintenance jumpsuits these pieces will become the staples of your closet.  

Be the first to wear our limited edition autumn’s smock dresses: this silk dupion floral motif is one of the best.

Quintessential  British dresses - Satin, cotton velvet or silk we have it, made to order 

in our studio & shop

Minnie - Skirt

Autumn’s prints vintage William Morris, mixed with upcycled cotton fabric for the skirt 

A jersey tee will really go the distance; mix and match new colours with our jersey ponte skirts made from reclaimed jersey fabric, or pair the set with velvet mules come party season.

Smart Casual - V-neck tee graphic tee, mixed with layered tailoring 

Henny Skirt

 Retro print crop blouses pair with our skirt options. 

Going out options - Whether a night out on the tiles is on the cards our Rosie Lace Dress will get you moving

Our best-selling cropped trouser Jenna is updated in navy, style with layers a strap top or for a functional smart work look; a smart blouse.