# Transparent Luxe Laced Footwear Maison Margiela's Transparent Tabi Lace-Ups are Made from PVB By Amy Duong | Published 2021-02-22 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-tabi References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/2/maison-margiela-transparent-pvb-tabi-shoe-release-information) & [vooberlin](https://www.vooberlin.com/detail/index/sArticle/40250) Luxury fashion house [Maison Margiela](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabi-broken-mirror) introduces a new footwear silhouette in the form of the Transparent Tabi Lace Up shoe. This is the latest iteration of the iconic [Tabi design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-red-2) -- the house gives the [split toe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome-tabi-gen-01-sandal) model an entirely clear construction. The Tabi style has been synonymous to the house for decades now and it continues to explore new aesthetics. The Transparent Tabi shoe is constructed using PVB materials, also known as polyvinyl butyral to create the laced up shoes. The upper sits on top of a wide black sole unit paired together with a leather foot bed to offer wearers comfort. The medial side of the shoe has two eyelets to provide breathability. Image Credit: Voo Store ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Transparent Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore using sustainable and unconventional materials while creating transparent products. - **Reimagining Iconic Designs:** Brands can experiment with different materials and constructions to give a new experience to iconic designs. - **Comfort and Aesthetics:** Designers can incorporate comfortable materials with unique designs to create fashionable yet comfortable products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can experiment with new materials and constructions to provide exclusive and unique products. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Sustainable fashion brands can adopt unconventional materials and transparent constructions to create environmentally friendly products. - **Footwear Design:** Footwear designers can explore using materials and constructions to create unique footwear experiences that prioritize comfort and style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited Reflective Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabi-broken-mirror.md) - [Metaverse Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-2.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) - [Digital-First Luxury Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mmerch-1.md) - [Super-Flat Luxurious Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters.md) - [Stealthy Luxe Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xalp-shoe.md) - [Luxe Modern Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toblach.md) - [Bold Collaborative Fashion Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters-collection.md)