Last week I fell in love with the Matalan autumn/winter 2011 collection, from the 60’s ‘Modern Retro’ pieces to the bright colours of the ‘Seventies’, and the my favourite items had to be the various knits from the ‘Global Mix’ with its layering, chunky knits and clashing prints.
Global Mix is a great collection, with hand crafted patterns and designs, it is all inspired by winter travels mixed in with some D&G influences with the alpine knits, tartan, Aztec shawls and animal prints. Anyone who knows me won’t be surprised that the knitted range of winter warmers was top choice for me, as I am always cold, and this collection will certainly keep me warm.
My favourite jumper has to be this squirrel print, gorgeous, quirky and has to be mine – this is one of those pieces that I went back to a number of times.
Another favourite had to be this cardigan/coat, with its fur trim, pompoms and hood. From the 1973 Heritage collection, I couldn’t believe that this winter warmer is only £35, bargain, gorgeous, and will be mine.
The Modern Retro, a beatnik inspired story with a quintessentially English twist, is a great collection of 60’s block shifts, peter pan collars, and monochrome. My favourite piece has to be this bell sleeved stallion print shift dress with contrast collar and hem; I love peter pan collars and animal prints, add in long-sleeves and I am sold!! Also did I mention that this gorgeous dress is only £25? I know bargain.
As with a lot of autumn/winter 2011 collections that I have seen the 70’s is still a huge inspiration. I love bright colours *even if I am normally seen in black*, and this Matalan line is gorgeous. I love the retro silhouettes, the clashing prints, and the acid brights. My favourite piece was this teal five-point star print dress, with its voluminous sleeves and tie-neck detailing.
For some there is a hesitance when discussing shopping in Matalan, but seriously the past few collections I have seen the design team really is going from strength-to-strength. In my opinion, hunt down your local store, and be prepared to be surprised!!
