Kat’s Closet: Captivate Those Curves

This week in Fashion Sense we want to talk curves. Having a bootylicous body is a bonus in our book and our collection of plus sized fashion is tailor made to flatter your curves in the latest on-trend designs. With a fantastic choice of shapes, prints and most importantly, colour, our buyers and designers have [...]

The Christmas ad is here…….

  So who caught the first airing of our brand spanking new Christmas TV ad over the weekend? We’re totally all over the Christmas cheer that’s starting to spread (it’s never too early!) so if you need something to get yourself in the festive spirit then this is just what the doctor ordered. As well [...]

Matalan HQ V Halloween

  Yesterday here at Matalan HQ we well and truly got into the halloween spirit by dressing up, decorating the office and holding an annual cake sale which is always a winner with all the proceeds going towards the NSPCC. Here are the best and the rest of our ghoulish attemps to embrace the hallows [...]

Staff Insider- Day in the life of…..

  So, here at the Matalan blog we aim to keep you updated in all things in fashion and on trend, but every now and again we need to say a big thank-you to the guys behind the scenes. This week we catch up with those who choose the trends and live their lives months [...]

Brand launch- HJH by J Hampton & Sons

  Hello you lovely lot! We’ve got some exciting news..! We have recently launched a brand spanking new brand; HJH at J Hampton & Sons. In a nutshell, it’s the younger brother to Hampton & Sons so it’s got a cheeky, trendy vibe and is also the ‘boyfriend’ brand to Falmer and Be Beau; and [...]

Pretty in Print

  This week in ‘Fashion Sense’ all over prints are a season must have! This collection sees lavender and plum hued florals adorn slimlime cigarette pants, blazers and pencil skirts. This iconic print is great for seperates or daringly worn together for day and evening. This week Closer’s Style Editor Kat Byrne reveals the key [...]

Work it Out: Suit Style

  Here at Matalan we know how important looking your best can be and know how difficult it can be to look smart on a budget. As part of our Closer Magazine and online TV feature, ‘ Makes Fashion Sense‘ Closer Magazine style editor, Kat Bryne checked out our smart suiting range. It’s not every [...]

Back to the 60′s

This week in ‘Fashion Sense‘ Kat takes a look back to the 1960′s and are inspired by all things retro. Dog-tooth, monochrome and graphic colour pops give the 60′s collection a modern twist. A-line jumpers in bright colours and shift dresses layered with fine polo necks in a myriad of colour add a new dimension [...]

School Uniforms- Put to the test

Here at Matalan we know that buying school uniforms can be a constant struggle for you mums.  As part of our Closer Magazine and online TV feature, ‘Fashion Sense’ Closer Magazine style editor, Kat Bryne, roadtested our school uniform with the kids at Purley Infant School. We asked the pupils at Purley Infant School to [...]

Stand out in statement trousers!

Matalan’s ‘Fashion Sense’ is a weekly Closer Magazine feature and online TV show packed with fun filled and informative fashion and lifestyle features. Led by Kat Byrne, Closer Magazine’s Style Editor, we’ll bring you the most up to date trends and dispel the long-standing myths of fashion with handy hints and tips. This week we [...]

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