Olivia Rodrigo sports Margiela’s Tabis, the most divisive shoes on the internet

 

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Nothing has had the Internet quite divided as the Maison Margiela Tabis. But now with so many celebrities jumping on the Tabis bandwagon, the tide may be turning over. According to the brand’s website, when the Tabi boots first surfaced in 1998, it was one of the first times Western show-goers had seen a shoe with a cleft toe before.

Inspired by the Japanese tabi socks, these popular shoes feature a cleft toe and are available in multiple other forms, including Mary Janes, sneakers, and a variety of boots.

From being an option for the avant-garde clients like Björk and Chloë Sevigny, The Tabis have now been worn by celebrities like Zendaya, Dua Lipa, Cardi B, even making an appearance on the web series Emily in Paris. Let’s take a look at the celebrities who have donned these shoes recently.

Zendaya

The Tabis’ split-toe design has been termed everything from “ugly-chic” to “camel-toe couture.” (Source: Zendaya/ Intagram)

In a casual Instagram story, Zendaya flaunted the divisive white leather split-toe sandals while wearing breezy baggy pants.

The footwear was undoubtedly the main focus of the post. Contrary to the more common boot style, the Tabi ballet flat has a single stitch motif and a tiny bow-like feature at the toe.

She chose the supple calf and napa leather flats. The summer slippers cost $690. Quiet luxury much?

Dua Lipa

 

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Dua Lipa’s personal collection is chock-full of maximalist vintage items and cutting-edge finds, so she brings the drama to her outfits both on and off-stage.

When out for dinner in London in July, the singer wore a simple white button-down shirt and high-waisted blue jeans, paired with a pair of Maison Margiela Mary-Jane flats.

Cardi B

 

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Whether it is for a date night or community service, Cardi B has frequently relied on her trusty Tabis.

Once, she posted photos of Offset and herself wearing coordinated date-night outfits, including matching tops and puffer jackets in pink for Cardi, and classic beige for Offset.

But Cardi’s white Tabi heels were the star of the show.

The Tabis’ split-toe design has been termed everything from “ugly-chic” to “camel-toe couture,” so it’s only fitting that over three decades after its debut, it has become one of Margiela’s best-selling pieces. The endorsement of these famous people makes it appear like the Tabi is here to stay.

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