Maison Margiela’s split-toe Tabi shoe blends 15th-century Japanese tradition with modern edge. Here's all you need to know ...

Tabi shoes, originating in 15th-century Japan as split-toe socks, have transitioned from functional workwear to a high-fashion statement, largely due to Martin Margiela's avant-garde designs.

First introduced at Martin Margiela’s debut fashion ... her tailored white trousers with raw hems and her black Tabi boots, ...

Tabi shoes evolved from 15th-century Japanese ... wear to high fashion is largely credited to Belgian designer Martin Margiela. He brought the tabi to the runway in his very first show in 1988.

To say the name Martin Margiela is to conjure images of stacked-heel tabi-toe boots and blank labels held in place with four visible stitches. The name also evokes an aura of beguiling mystery ...