Just as how antipasto enlightens ones to have great expectations for the main dish to come, “Being an inspiration to fashion,” ANTIPAST is named to pursue and perform in the same manner. these beautifully detailed tights come from Japanese designers Junko Jinushi and Kyoko Kato. the designing duo established their fashion company Coup de Champignon in 1991, where their accessory line Antipast first saw its beginnings. Their exotic tights and socks come in a number of bold patterns and colours and evoke a whimsical Japanese sensibility. not to mention their amazing graphics. simply swoon-worthy — just go have a peek at their lookbooks.

their motto? “Antipast inspires and escorts your appetite for wearing just like what the sun does to blossom flowers”. nice.

i love typography. i love art – do you see where i’m going with this? yes! an entire ‘curated collection’ of text-based art! wood, paint, thread, glitter, old signage, and even a little bit of ice. man, oh man, this is my type of art. get it? type of art? ok, you get it – let’s just look at the work, shall we?

ok, so who wants to go on a road trip to the sign graveyard in vegas? yes! me too – i’ll meet you there!  ~ the jealous curator xo

{1. collage ~ greg lamarche 2. gouache on paper ~ mike monteiro 3. installations ~ archie scott gobber 4. icey photographs ~ kotama bouabane 5. repurposed sign lettering ~ jack pierson 6. mixed media ~ ben skinner 7. graphite on paper ~ charmaine olivia 8. photographs ~ erin hanson 9. paintings ~ trey speegle}

You know what are really useful? Wall calendars. so handy, you just take a gander and in an instant you know what’s up, or if you’re like me, what day it is.  you and me, the royal we made a wall calendar that is useful in the time mapping sense, and aesthetically friendly. There are two versions: a handsome red and blue one, and an orange and light gray one. and, they’re giving away a calendar to one time-challenged sfgirlbybay reader.

just share with us — what’s the worst thing you ever forgot? left the kids at school? forgot to get married? left your keys in the ignition with the motor running (ahem, mom!). comment below and you’ll be entered to win the handy dandy You and Me, The Royal we wall calendar. easy. just don’t forget! we’ll announce a winner next week on twitter.

each calendar is 30″ x 44″ Hand screen printed, and comes with a groovy bulldog clip hanging system and black Pentel sign pen.