Everyone from Nick Jonas to Dua Lipa have been spotted sporting the split-toe shoes. Here’s where it got its start, how to style it and more.
Unlike most fashion-forward items though, the Tabi shoe has divided the style community, with some considering the shoe an iconic statement piece, while others look at it with disgust or curiosity. While it may continue to split fashion lovers, once the shoe made its debut, it has forever stuck with onlookers both in and out of the fashion community.What is the Maison Margiela Tabi?
The popular shoe comes in a variety of styles from heels, Mary Janes, ballet flats and even sneakers. What sets it apart from any other type of shoe is the split to design that creates a hoof-like appearance.Ricky Vigil M /Justin E Palmer/GC Images Designer Martin Margiela created the shoe after being inspired during a trip to Japan. Margiela took the unique split-toe design of traditional Japanese work shoes and infused it with high heels to create a fashion-forward shoe. Once the design was complete and ready to hit the runway, it made its debut in the 1980s and caught viewers attention; eventually gathering a cult following that has remained strong, growing and kept the style relevant even today.
Gen Z has hopped on the trend, with TikTokers taking to the platform to show off their own collection. User created a montage video that’s garnered over 118,000 likes and shows the variety of styles and colors available.
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