Fairfield, VIC ( prsafe ) May 3, 2012 - For Autumn/Winter 2012 Ripe Maternity pays homage to an iconic fashion era of the 20^th Century.

Inspired by the swinging 60s, Ripe serves up a collection of maternity wear featuring mod styles, graphic prints and feminine lines. Fashion, function, fit and feel have all been considered in equal doses; the balance is evident in every piece.

Key to the range are tunic dresses, pencil skirts, bow-tie blouses and textured corduroy pants - no longer a thing of the past these pieces replace nostalgia with a fun, contemporary vibe.

Winter weekends wouldn't be the same without layering - leggings, long sleeve tops, chunky knits and dresses which are integral to creating a look that's warm and versatile. Ripe's maternity skinny leg jeans are perfect paired with boots, the Harwood scoop neck knit top and basic cardi. Warm hues and neutral tones such as charcoal, slate, camel and twine can be injected with bright poppy or atlantic blue for a trace of colour.

Ripe is continually reviewing and updating their selection of basics "It is essential that our basic layering items are contemporary and that the colourings coordinate with the current season's key trends. Our basic fitted tops in warm Honey and glacial Vapour are complementary to this season's richly coloured knitwear, textured pants and powerful prints" echoes Ripe Maternity's Creative Director, Lisa Balakas.

Ripe delivers a perfect balance of fashion-focused pieces and gorgeous basics with their new Autumn/Winter 2012 collection, ensuring women will be sublimely comfortable, stylish and cosily warm during every stage of their pregnancy as the colder months close in.

Let us make your winter dressing a dream with this season's range of gorgeous maternity clothes.

Our maternity wear is available in stores now throughout Melbourne and Sydney or through a broad selection of stockists in Australia and internationally, or through the company's e-boutique.

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