MAISON MARGIELA
Maison Margiela Ballerinas
Few silhouettes in modern fashion are as quietly subversive as the Maison Margiela Tabi. Defined by its distinctive split toe, the Tabi ballerina translates the house's deconstructed sensibility into a flat that is at once architectural and effortless. Each pair is crafted in Italy from supple leather, finished with the signature white basting stitch and numerical debossing that mark the Maison's understated codes. Pairing avant-garde heritage with everyday wearability, these ballerinas sit alongside the wider Women Maison Margiela Shoes edit. Discover the Tabi ballerina and its singular, cult-favourite character at MARAIS.
MAISON MARGIELA
MAISON MARGIELA
MAISON MARGIELA
MAISON MARGIELA
MAISON MARGIELA
MAISON MARGIELA
The House Behind the Tabi
Maison Margiela was founded in 1988 by Belgian designer Martin Margiela, who built his reputation on deconstruction, anonymity and a quiet rejection of convention. The house became known for exposing the inner workings of a garment and for its enigmatic numbered labels, where each circled figure denotes a different line. The Tabi, with its unmistakable split toe drawn from the traditional Japanese sock, debuted with the Maison's earliest collections and has remained its most recognisable signature ever since.
The Tabi Ballerina, Reimagined
The Tabi ballerina distils that radical spirit into a soft, low-profile flat. Made in Italy from fine leather, each pair carries the house's hallmark white basting stitch at the heel and numerical debossing along the sole. The result is a shoe that feels both avant-garde and genuinely wearable, equally at home with tailored trousers or a slip dress. It is little wonder the Tabi has earned a place in design history, celebrated as one of contemporary fashion's true cult classics.
Explore the Maison Margiela World
The ballerina is one chapter in a broader story. For footwear that spans Tabi boots, mules and sneakers, the full Women Maison Margiela Shoes collection offers the house's most coveted silhouettes, while the Maison Margiela for Men edit brings the same considered, deconstructed approach to a complete wardrobe. For those drawn to the conceptual end of Japanese-influenced design, the Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO for Men collection makes a natural companion, sharing a love of craft, irregularity and quiet experimentation.
Shop Maison Margiela Ballerinas at MARAIS
MARAIS brings the world's most directional luxury houses to Australia, and the Maison Margiela Tabi ballerina sits among our most sought-after finds. Each piece arrives through the designer's official distribution network, so you can invest with complete confidence. Explore the Tabi ballerina and the wider Maison Margiela world at MARAIS, and bring a piece of true design history to your wardrobe.