October 2, 2007

Sock It to You

Antipast Fall Hosiery

You look down every single day and there they are, staring back up at you.

Frankly, you’re tired of your toes.

Thankfully, the season of keeping them undercover isn’t far off, and you can hide them in style with Antipast hosiery. The Japanese line of handmade socks and stockings is created by textile designers Emiko and Junko, a mother-daughter team.

This season’s socks feature classic styles like argyle, stripes, and polka dots. Rust-colored thigh highs come in super-soft nylon with brown wool accents at the toe, heel, and thigh. The heavy tights are made out of a sweater-like material — sure to keep you warm in the imminent cold months — while the lightweight tights come in vibrant blue, charcoal, and hunter green.

They’re much more fun to wear than your standard woollens, so you’ll feel extra good in them.

All the way down to your toes.

Available at Joan Shepp, 1616 Walnut Street (215-735-2666 or joanshepp.com); online at pedshoes.com.