Born from the idea of making clothing for women from impoverished backgrounds, for whom a varied pregnancy wardrobe is financially impossible, Marisol Rodriguez’s Skin Maternity Range sure is inventive.

Suiting the pre and early-pregnancy body, right through to the larger last days, the middle section expands as you do, using both vertical and horizontal slits. The wider the openings, the more apparent the bright colours hiding underneath!

We’ll be keeping an eye out for the internet release of these dresses which come in three two-tone styles. Employing middle-aged women in Colombia – a demographic with a high unemployment rate – Rodriguez and her mother ensure that the women’s conditions include health insurance. We’ll update you when it becomes available – the projected cost is just US$30-$35.

(Via The Design Observer Group)