Tabi Ballerina Size:37 adding timeworn character to a

adding timeworn character to a modern form

A textured upper is balanced with suede panels and a streamlined lace-up front

Its distinctive texture mimics the traditional matelassé quilting of Marseilles – a key reference behind the line

while Maison Margiela’s signature single white stitch appears at the back

Tabi Ballerina Size:37 adding timeworn character to aMaison Margiela presents the Tabi new ballerinas, which take their design from ballerina shoes in the house archives. They are crafted in soft nappa leather with a hand crafted used treament applied at the folds, base and seams, manually worked to create an artisanal vintage effect. They feature the Tabi split toe, inspired by the traditional 15th century Japanese sock bearing the same name launched for the Maison's debut collection in 1989. It