A still from Martin Margiela: In his own Words, a film by Reiner Holzemer, that shows Martin Margiela’s sketch of the tabi boot. Aristocratic women parading past a shop, Tokyo, 18th century.

The Tabi is always at the center of some discourse, good or bad, within the fashion community. Leave it to Dua Lipa, though, ...

Margiela's Tabi Boots are arguably one of the most iconic boots created. The split-toe shoes first debuted at the brand's very first runway show in 1989 and have been a best-seller ever since.