# Indian-Inspired Maternity Apparel A Pea in the Pod's Shimla Collection Shares Effortless Styles By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-07-18 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maternity-apparel References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/inspired-by-india-a-pea-in-the-pod-launches-the-shimla-collection-300887132.html) & [apeainthepod](https://www.apeainthepod.com/the-shimla-collection/) The Shimla Collection from maternity apparel retailer A Pea in the Pod takes [inspiration from a trip to India](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anamika-khanna-x-hm), offering a total of seven comfortable styles that are both aesthetically pleasing and effortless to wear. The elegant and flattering silhouettes in the range include everything from [dresses and a top](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-fifth) to pants, plus a straw tote for carrying around essentials. The [maternity fashion capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bala-mama) offers designs that are suitable for pre-and-post pregnancy, each of which can easily be dressed up or down with the right accessories. Some of the standout pieces in the collection include the wide-leg Under Belly Linen Smocked Wide Leg Maternity Pants and the Eyelet Wrap Maternity Dress, which promises to be "more than a little black dress." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Babies](https://www.trendhunter.com/babies) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Indian-inspired Maternity Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating maternity clothing that combines cultural inspiration and comfort for expecting mothers. - **Effortless Maternity Styles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing maternity fashion designs that seamlessly transition from pre- to post-pregnancy with versatile styling options. - **Versatile Maternity Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing accessories specifically for maternity wear that provide both functionality and style. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Maternity Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethinking traditional maternity clothing options to offer more diverse and culturally-inspired designs. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating the concept of versatility and comfort into mainstream fashion, not just limited to maternity wear. - **Accessory Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative accessories that cater to the unique needs of pregnant women and enhance their overall fashion choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Supportive Maternity Shapewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maternity-shapewear.md) - [Intimate Maternity Clothing Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maternity-postpartum-line.md) - [Elevated Maternity Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seraphine-1.md) - [Culturally Influenced Baby Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isla-and-mimi.md) - [Pregnancy-Friendly Fitness Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bala-mama.md) - [Retailer-Backed Maternity Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monica-and-andy.md) - [Vacation-Themed Children's Sleepwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petit-lem-tropicana.md) - [Glam Indian Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anamika-khanna-x-hm.md) - [Sophisticated Summer Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rwcos-summer-collection.md)