When people push forth Margiela being the creator of Tabis I always say… nah Tabis are a style that he took. Any shoe that is a Tabi is so worth it imo. I love them.
There’s a subtle but loud irony in the fact that for the majority of the fashion world, the possession of a Margiela tabi would symbolize “fashion literacy” when the very thing you have to honor, to truly love fashion, HISTORY, would suggest otherwise. Considering the fact that the shoe was designed with so much intention, intention that many Tabi wearers are not even cognizant of, let alone literate.
Idek if it was about saving money, more than it was about them being easily accessible, quickly shipped, and perhaps long term quality—- I’m like, who tf cares 😭 have fun
Tabi supremacy! I own four pairs, not a single pair are Margiela.
Can you recommend where to buy a pair?
^ please! I would love to know too
YES
Were you inspired by this article : https://medium.com/@mugleret/why-should-everyone-wear-tabis-19c5f71da69a ? It goes a lot more into details but the subject made me think about it !
Omg i’ve never read this article but I will def check it out now!
Never knew!! I liked the style but couldn’t pull the trigger because of the price. And lo and behold I found a leather pair for less than $200.
what are some of your favorite places to purchase tabis ? definitely looking to support the artisans
They aren’t from a small brand, but the Nike air rifts are my favorites. Had them for 5 years and they’re so functional comfortable and cute!
When people push forth Margiela being the creator of Tabis I always say… nah Tabis are a style that he took. Any shoe that is a Tabi is so worth it imo. I love them.
same!!
Gosh if only they weren’t so pricey
I cannot with those camel toe shoes lol
I saw someone talking about this and the article appeared!! Gonna finally read it
Where do we get them?! I would totally buy a fake pair haha
Saw someone review this on tiktok and I actually opened a substack account to follow you. Brilliant take.
period.
There’s a subtle but loud irony in the fact that for the majority of the fashion world, the possession of a Margiela tabi would symbolize “fashion literacy” when the very thing you have to honor, to truly love fashion, HISTORY, would suggest otherwise. Considering the fact that the shoe was designed with so much intention, intention that many Tabi wearers are not even cognizant of, let alone literate.
This was such a good read! 🤍
walmart tabis for the win
I was just looking at some feeling bad they weren’t “real”
don’t fall into what they want you to think! Buy them!!! save your money!!
Idek if it was about saving money, more than it was about them being easily accessible, quickly shipped, and perhaps long term quality—- I’m like, who tf cares 😭 have fun