Love it or hate it? Why the Maison Margiela Tabi is a cult classic

By A Mystery Man Writer

Maison Margiela’s signature split-toe Tabi shoes have been spotted on the feet of Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa and SJP – but how exactly did they come into being?
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For the past three decades, the Maison Margiela Tabi has divided opinions much like the shoe separates toes. Known as one of fashion’s most subversive shoes, the hooflike Tabi is certainly not for everyone, but it’s definitely not going anywhere. In fact, the cult classic’s following is only growing larger thanks to social media and a new legion of celebrity fans.