# Paint-Splattered Split-Toe Boots Maison Margiela Introduces a New Iteration of the Tabi Ankle Boot By Amy Duong | Published 2021-04-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabi-ankle References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/4/maison-margiela-paint-effect-tabi-ankle-boot-white-linen-leather-mens-split-toe) Luxury fashion house [Maison Margiela](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot) unveils its latest iteration of the iconic [Tabi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mmerch-1) Ankle Boots. This time around, the brand drips paint down the silhouette. The exterior of the shoe is entirely crafted from soft linen materials and the inside is made up of 100% leather. The upper is detailed with dripping white paint, which is a visual that has been seen in the house's history. There are more details such as the smaller white stitch at the collar area and that the split-toe design has a leather lining. The sole unit with the heel is made up of some stacked wood as the base foundation. The shoe is currently available at stockists including Machine-A. Image Credit: Machine-A ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Paint-splattered Fashion:** Opportunities for incorporating unique paint designs in clothing and accessories to add a personalized and artisanal touch to fashion. - **Linen Materials:** Incorporating linen in luxury fashion products as a sustainable and breathable alternative fabric. - **Split-toe Designs:** Innovative ways to incorporate split-toe designs in footwear, providing a unique and stylish look. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Fashion:** Incorporating unique and personalized designs to high-end fashion products offers a competitive advantage and appeals to the growing demand for individualized products. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Linen's sustainability features can appeal to environmentally conscious consumers and provide a competitive advantage against other luxury fashion brands. - **Footwear:** Innovative and unique designs, such as the split-toe design, can differentiate footwear products in a crowded market and attract consumers looking for unique fashion pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paint-Adorned Rugged Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot.md) - [Limited Reflective Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabi-broken-mirror.md) - [Digital-First Luxury Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mmerch-1.md) - [Metaverse Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-2.md) - [Distressed Canvas Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loved-to-death.md) - [Iconic Footwear Tribute Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-tabi-footwear.md) - [Collaborative Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-x-christian-louboutin.md) - [Bold Collaborative Fashion Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters-collection.md) - [Hybrid Dynamic Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot.md)