maison margiela presents the tabi new ballerinas, which take their design from ballerina shoes in the house archives. in a broken mirror finish leather, with small heel, the pair 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 captures the avant-garde and insubordinate spirit of the maison and exists as a heritage classic, continually explored through each collection.