# French Resistance-Inspired Boots Maison Margiela's Airbag Tabi Boots Feature Paint Crack Visuals By Amy Duong | Published 2020-04-13 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbag-tabi References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/4/maison-margiela-tabi-airbag-heel-split-toe-leather-ankle-boots-release) & [matchesfashion](https://www.matchesfashion.com/intl/products/Maison-Margiela-Tabi-Airbag-Heel-split-toe-leather-ankle-boots-1315118) Luxury fashion house [Maison Margiela](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabi-broken-mirror) unveils the Airbag Tabi [Boot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-waterproof-luxe-boot) as the latest addition to its iconic lineup of the Tabi cut silhouette. The modern update of the signature ankle boots are designed with inspiration drawn from the uniforms that were worn during the French resistance. At the upper, it is constructed from premium calf leather materials and detailed with cracking white paint accents. It is complete in the signature [split-toe design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-red-2) with an additional side hook-and-eye opening. It is the perfect design that balances traditional elements with contemporary design all at once. Rounding out the boots is the big stacked air-bubble heel unit which is also complete in the speckling paint accent alongside the branding numbers logo in a debossed manner. Image Credit: Matchesfashion ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **French Resistance-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for luxury fashion brands to create collections inspired by historical resistance movements. - **Cracking Paint Accents:** Potential for innovative design techniques using cracking paint accents in various industries. - **Signature Silhouettes with Modern Updates:** Disruptive potential for brands to update classic designs with contemporary elements. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Fashion:** Opportunity for luxury fashion brands to incorporate historic and artistic influences into their designs. - **Design and Art:** Potential for artists and designers to explore new techniques and styles using cracking paint accents. - **Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear brands to create innovative designs by combining traditional silhouettes with modern updates. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited Reflective Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabi-broken-mirror.md) - [Paint-Adorned Rugged Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot.md) - [Iconic Footwear Tribute Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-tabi-footwear.md) - [Metaverse Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-2.md) - [Digital-First Luxury Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mmerch-1.md) - [Collaborative Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-x-christian-louboutin.md) - [Distressed Canvas Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loved-to-death.md) - [Hybrid Dynamic Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot.md) - [Stealthy Luxe Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xalp-shoe.md)