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"When you think of Margiela, you think of tabi boots," probably many people have this image in mind.
However, Margiela no longer just produces tabi boots; it now offers a variety of tabi variations, which have been made into a series.
This time, we will introduce you to Maison Margiela's Tabi series.
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What is Margiela's Tabi series?
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Margiela's Tabi series is a series that incorporates the design of the tabi, a shoe with two split toes, into a variety of shoes.
The Tabi series has its origins in the "Tabi boots" that the brand's founder, Martin Margiela, introduced in his debut collection in 1989.
At the time, the fashion world was shocked by Tabi boots, which gave off a strange aura like nothing anyone had ever seen before.
Over time, Tabi Boots have gained a cult following and have been made into a series over time.
Background of the Tabi series
The Tabi series was not present from the brand's early days.
Originally, the “Tabi” design was limited to boots and never branched out into many different variations.
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The Tabi boots were originally created after Margiela was inspired by tabi socks he discovered while traveling in Japan in the late 1980s.
Tabi boots, which debuted in 1989, were a pillar of Margiela's footwear department until 2013.
“Tabi” was made into a series in 2014 when John Galliano became creative director.
Galliano's innovative design sense was not limited to tabi boots, and gradually the brand began to create a series.
The Tabi series has evolved to pay homage to a variety of shoes, including ballet shoes, pumps, and loafers.
What types of Tabi series are there?
The Tabi series mainly consists of the following types:
- boots
- Western Boots
- Chelsea boots
- Rubber boots
- Ballet
- loafers
- Lace-up
- Babouche
- Slip-ons
- pumps
- Mary Jane
- sneakers
- Sandals
Including other types, there are more than 20 variations.
Margiela once only produced tabi boots, but now they also produce sandals.
You'll be surprised at how many series there are.
There is also a wide range of colors , materials, and finishes available, offering countless variations.
Maison Margiela x Reebok Source: WWD
A men's model was released in 2017, and the brand will collaborate with Reebok from 2020 to 2022, demonstrating its multifaceted presence.
The Tabi series is updated every season, so it always gives a fresh impression.
Other than the classic boots, ballet shoes and pumps are particularly popular .
It has been featured in magazines and online articles, and appears to be popular especially among adult women.
The most popular item is Margiela's iconic "Tabi boots."
The most popular item in the Tabi series is undoubtedly the Tabi boots, which are synonymous with Margiela.
This is a masterpiece that has been loved for a long time, from Margiela's early days to the present day.
The stable cylinder heel is available in three sizes: 3cm, 6cm, and 8cm.
In addition to the classic black, dark brown, nude, and gray colors seem to be popular.
The material is firm yet smooth calf leather, which gently fits around the instep and ankle.
With their clean silhouette, these boots can add a modern touch to a casual style, pair with a cool dress, or add a unique touch to a kimono...they're truly versatile.
Also pay attention to the traditional specifications that make use of the characteristics of tabi socks
Finally, although it is not about the Tabi series, I would like to introduce some features of Tabi Boots that you should pay attention to.
Tabi boots use the traditional tabi structure called "kohaze" for the fastener needed when putting on and taking off the boots.
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Kohaze is a claw-shaped metal part used to fasten tabi socks.
To keep tabi firmly in place around the ankles, a clasp fastener is fastened to a pair of "kakehimo" strings.
The role of the kohaze is to keep the fabric taut and wrinkle-free to prevent the tabi from slipping down.
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Margiela has also incorporated this buckle into the fastenings of his tabi boots.
This typically Japanese detail is a fastener so it cannot be seen from the outside, but you will catch a glimpse of it every time you put on or take off the shoes, which will lift your spirits.
To those who have read this far
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