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White painted and cracked ankle boots with round toe with cleft
boots
White painted and cracked ankle boots with round toe with cleft
Boots
Brand (French, founded 1988)
Designer (born 1957)
Spring 2004
Painted leather
Belgium
Gift of Rebecca Pietri
Object number2006.25.3
Martin Margiela introduced his Tabi boots in 1988. Versions coated in thick paint—such as the pair featured here—are intended to highlight the process of wear and decay. The split-toe design was modeled after a form of traditional Japanese footwear that is typically worn by workers.
DescriptionTabi ankle boots in black leather overpainted in white; round toe with cleft; circular low heel; back metal tabs and cord closure
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