The 'Retractable Garment' has been designed by ShenZhen IU+ Design Co., Ltd. as a piece of maternity clothing that women can wear to term in a comfortable, fashion-focused way.
The garment comes in a simple black silhouette, which is accented by a series of strategically placed cuts across the belly area. These expansion points will become more pronounced as the woman gets bigger and changes in appearance, while also accommodating a larger size perfectly. This works to highlight a woman's baby bump and also keep them more comfortable in their clothing.
Lead Designers Shen Jiye and Chen Yujie commented on the 'Retractable Garment' saying, "Using pattern variations, the retractable garment meets the functional demands of pregnant women throughout the entire process. In other words, the garment witnesses the entire pregnancy."
Pattern-Covered Maternity Wear
The 'Retractable Garment' Can Be Worn to Term by Moms-to-Be
Trend Themes
1. Pattern-covered Maternity Wear - The trend towards pattern-covered maternity wear will continue to grow and offer opportunities for innovative ways to highlight a woman's baby bump and keep them comfortable throughout their pregnancy.
2. Retractable Garment Design - The popularity of the 'retractable garment' design will increase as more women seek comfortable, fashion-focused maternity wear that can be worn to term with the help of strategically placed cuts.
3. Functional Maternity Clothing - The demand for functional, comfortable maternity clothing that can be worn from early pregnancy to term will lead to innovative designs and materials that can accommodate a woman's changing body throughout the entire pregnancy.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can take advantage of the trend towards comfortable, fashionable maternity clothing by creating innovative designs and using new materials to make clothing that accommodates a woman's changing body throughout her pregnancy.
2. Retail - The retail industry can cater to the growing demand for comfortable and functional maternity clothing by offering a wide range of options and making the shopping experience easier and more convenient for pregnant women.
3. Design - The design industry can create innovative solutions to the challenges of designing comfortable and functional maternity clothing that can be worn throughout an entire pregnancy, while also addressing the desire for fashionable clothing that highlights a woman's baby bump.