Launced in 1991, Antipast is an artful collaboration between two Japanese textile designers. Textile designers Junko Jinushi and Kyoko Kato met while collaborating on accessories and costumes for magazines and advertisements. Their artistic background is reflected in their playful designs.
Their made-in-Japan hosiery and knitwear takes a nostalgic and poetic approach, working beautiful and light designs into their knit jacquards. The name "antipast" is a reference to popular Italian appetizer that sets the anticipation for the meal to come, Antipast inspires the wearer to weave beauty in personal expression and reflects the two Japanese designers desire to help the fashion world blossom.
