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Metro
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
People are wearing ‘five finger shoes' to the office
It's a fashion trend so bizarre that it could force Anna Wintour to tears. Vibram's FiveFingers are the unlikely hot girl shoe of the summer. The divisive shoe is basically a glove for your feet, with a separate space for every single toe. Sounds sexy, right? They're actually designed for barefoot running enthusiasts, but they've recently appeared on the feet of guests of New York fashion week. Doechii and model Paloma Elsesser have also been pictured in them. And now, fashion girlies are deciding to wear them to the office. Some are donning a pair to run daily errands in the city, and others are braving the London Underground with them on (at least you'll get a good grip if you have to stand, hey?). They might not appeal to everyone, but social media users are desperate to get their hands on a pair, with some claiming 'they're the comfiest show I've ever owned'. Others have said they can't find them anywhere after they've recently soared in popularity. Vibram's have been around since 2006, and this isn't their first shot at the limelight. Back in 2012, actress Shailene Woodley wore a pair to the Golden Globes after-party. The distinctive shoe was pictured pointing out under her floor-length black velvet dress, and sparked a similar wave of public confusion at the time. Scarlett Johansson and David Beckham have also been papped wearing them. It's no mystery as to why people are catching on now. The barefoot trend has been on the rise for a while. The idea behind these shoes is to mimic the experience of walking or running barefoot, while providing some kind of protection for feet. They usually have a thin, flexible sole, and a wide toe box to allow your toes to naturally spread. Influencers have been promoting different barefoot shoes online, and brands have come up with their own spin on it. @egorchan4in ♬ The Weeknd come through – alisha.ﾒ૦ Balenciaga collaborated with Vibram in 2020 to create a heeled version of the shoe. The brand then dropped a $350 3D-moulded barefoot sandal called 'The Zero', which barely covered the big toe. Tabi's – which feature a split between the big toe and the rest of the toes – are another controversial barefoot shoe which have soared in popularity over the past couple of years. They retail for between £820 and £1,190 online. The shoes resemble a cow's hoof and are inspired by the traditional 15th century Japanese sock of the same name. The aim is to promote balance and stability on your feet. But, after nearly two decades, not everyone is ready for this style of shoe to go mainstream. TikToker @emmahopeall shared a video wearing Vibram's on the tube, saying that everyone was 'laughing' at them. Some commenters declared them 'terrifying', claiming that wearing them outside is 'diabolical.' More Trending Others have very real concerns. 'I'd just be scared someone will step on my toes,' another wrote. Meanwhile, one person said: 'They look so comfy, but I just can't get on board. While others were adamant that it would turn into the next big thing. 'It's only a matter of time before these take off,' they wrote. Metro's assistant opinion and first-person editor James Besanvalle was gifted a pair of Vibram's back in 2011 while working at a sports shop. 'I would never have bought them for myself,' he said. He wore them a total of ten times to go running outdoors. The only issue? The lack of support. 'My feet were sore every time I wore them, and it felt like they were constantly separating my toes,' he adds. Metro's Newsletter editor Sophie Laughton also has strong opinions of the shoe. She said: 'There's a man who I regularly see walking to the station who wears them and the sight of his little rubber toes gripping the pavement makes me gag.' Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: I no longer wake up covered in sweat — these are the most comfortable PJs I've worn MORE: I'm convinced this horny book adaptation could change the rom-com film genre MORE: Berghaus drops iconic festival collection – including Liam Gallagher's legendary '97 jacket re-release Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
Vogue Singapore
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
The square-toe has quietly slipped back in. Here's how to cop the chic shoe style
As far as cult shoes go, Martin Margiela's cult Tabi goes unrivalled. When the first pair of the split toe silhouette opened his debut collection in '88, it wasn't just a reinvention of a 15th-century Japanese worker's shoe; it was also inspired by the square shoe styles made by Japanese designers like Rei Kawakubo herself. To conclude that very runway show? The models donned the house's emblematic white coats, dipped their shoes in red paint and then walked the runway—leaving the footprint of a shoe silhouette that was strange and unfamiliar at the time. Margiela danced with his odds, unravelling the fashion playbook as he went. The Tabi was iconic not just for the split look, but the geometric, square-toe as well. Maison Margiela spring 1995 backstage. @maison_martin_margiela_archive Throughout the '80s and '90s, the square-toe would continue to return in its quiet, subtle ways. Over time, it established codes of its own; its blunt, squarish tip could be paired to a narrower body, and it could be adapted for a slew of shoe silhouettes, from knee-high boots to open-toe mules. The past two seasons alone were proof of its staying power; a sea of styles parading down the spring and fall runways, adding an inevitable touch of chicness to its wearer. Bottega Veneta spring/summer 2025. Courtesy of Bottega Veneta Miu Miu fall/winter 2025. IMAXtree Crafty, weaved options were seen at Bottega Veneta. Sculptural, painterly heels were Sarah Burton's weapon of choice at her debut show for Givenchy. At Ann Demeulemeester, ballet-inspired flats came with a broad base instead of its usual pointy shape. And for a classic knee-high? Miu Miu delivered the goods, albeit rounding out its blunt edges slightly. Of course, A-listers high and low have been seen in all manners of a square-toe shoe. Inside Daisy Edgar-Jones's press tour run for On Swift Horses lay a gem: a pair of red Mary Jane ballet flats that gave her look its well-deserved gold star. In a dilemma as to what to snag from the myriad of square-toe silhouettes out there? The truth is, there's always a good old Tabi to fall back on. But if you're ready to expand your wardrobe repertoire, then here are all the square-toe shoe alternatives that are enjoying their moment in the sun. IMAXtree 1 / 21 Knee-high boots: Miu Miu Courtesy of Ssense 2 / 21 Aeyde boots, $400 Available at Ssense. Courtesy of Farfetch 3 / 21 Chloé leather boots, $2,302 Available at Farfetch. @piajauncey 4 / 21 Loafers business: Pia Wurtzbach Courtesy of Ssense 5 / 21 Ernest W. Baker chain loafers, $264 Available at Ssense. Courtesy of Farfetch 6 / 21 Jil Sander metallic loafers, $2,090 Available at Farfetch. Courtesy of Martine Rose 7 / 21 Square-toe mules: Martine Rose Courtesy of Farfetch 8 / 21 Loewe toy mules, $1,450 Available at Farfetch. Courtesy of Farfetch 9 / 21 Ferragamo sculpted heel mules, $1,401 Available at Farfetch. IMAXtree 10 / 21 Minimal sandals: Chloé Courtesy of Farfetch 11 / 21 Loeffler Randall thong sandals, $504 Available at Farfetch. Courtesy of Farfetch 12 / 21 Toteme kitten-heel flip-flops, $590 Available at Farfetch. Getty 13 / 21 Mary Jane ballet flats: Daisy Edgar-Jones Courtesy of Farfetch 14 / 21 Gucci leather ballet flats, $1,070 Available at Farfetch. Courtesy of Repetto 15 / 21 Repetto Mary Jane flats, $519 Available at Repetto. IMAXtree 16 / 21 Sculptural heels: Givenchy Courtesy of Farfetch 17 / 21 Gianvito Rossi mules, $785 Available at Farfetch. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter 18 / 21 Dries Van Noten slingback pumps, $1,343 Available at Net-a-Porter. Getty 19 / 21 Classic split-toe: Tokyo street style fall/winter 2025 Courtesy of Cettire 20 / 21 Maison Margiela textured Tabi boots, $1,196 Available at Cettire. Courtesy of Ssense 21 / 21 Maison Margiela Mary Jane loafers, $1,385 Available at Ssense.
Mint
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
The hottest sneakers of 2025
One of the hottest fashion items of 2025 so far is the sneaker. They are everywhere, from art galleries, music festivals to the fashion runway front row. Some new-gen style fans are even customising their classic shoes, like the Sambas, with charms, ribbons, cute laces, stickers and labubus. The rise in interest in sneakers has also resulted in the launch of more pairs that are highly style-centric, without compromising on comfort. So, we curated a list of the latest shoe releases that are likely to become timeless pieces, like the adidas Taekwondo Mei Shoes. Many brands are offering a version of the ballerina-style sneakers this year, but our pick is the adidas one, because they are simple, chic and comfortable. There's a Tabi for everyone, including sneakerheads. The Maison Margiela Tabi low-top sneakers have a ribbed front sole and feature the Tabi split-toe, inspired by the traditional 15th century Japanese sock. Available online, $750. The SHAI 001 is a basketball shoe that delivers both on and off the court. Available online, around ₹1.30 lakh. Prada's latest suede and nylon sneaker is among the top stars of the flat sneaker trend. Called 'Collapse", the incredibly thin sneaker comes with elastic on the sides that makes it easy to slip on. Available online, around ₹78,000. Balenciaga's distressed take on Puma's classic Speedcat Suede has left the world divided, but among the fashion conscious, the distressed suede shoe is a hit. Available online, $685. Inspired by the running classic from the 1990s, the New Balance X Miu Miu 530 SL has the attitude of sportswear and coolness of casualwear. Available online, around ₹95,000.
Elle
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Kennedy Yanko Plays Dress-Up at Maison Margiela's Couture Show in Paris
It's a sultry summer late afternoon in Paris, and the air inside Suite 403 at Le Meurice—the grande dame hotel perched regally over the Jardin des Tuileries—is thick with anticipation, perfume, and that certain brand of old-world opulence only the French can perfect. Gilded moldings, toile de Jouy armchairs, and ornate mirrors set the scene as artist Kennedy Yanko prepares for her first-ever haute couture show: Maison Margiela, designed by newly-minted creative director Glenn Martens. 'I feel like I'm playing dress-up,' Yanko laughs, sliding on a pair of stormy grey Margiela gloves that sweep dramatically past her elbows—an accessory her grandmother Juanita, a lifelong glove devotee, would no doubt admire. She lounges effortlessly on an antique chair, her sculptural blonde waves pinned with precision, channeling the elegance of a 1930s film star with a Miami edge. Her look for the evening is pure Margiela seduction: a soft grey cashmere sweater casually slipping off one shoulder, a sheer black lace skirt that reveals just enough, and those impossibly chic Tabi pumps paired with delicate lace socks. A slouchy, perfectly worn Margiela bag in deep oxblood leather ties it all together. 'It's classic Margiela,' she says. 'There's this incredible sheerness and texture play—it's both hard and soft, sculptural yet fluid. It reminds me of my own work.' Yanko's sculptures—an alchemical fusion of metal and paint skins—grapple with tension: weight and lightness, vulnerability and power. 'I approach dressing the same way,' she tells me between sips of espresso. 'It's about responsivity—how I feel that day, the space I'm in, the energy I want to carry.' Tonight, that energy is reverence. Maison Margiela's fall 2025 collection—staged at Le Centquatre, a vast industrial arts space—is a triumph of Gothic sensuality and material mastery. Martens, ever the Flemish romantic, draws from the towering cathedrals of Northern Europe, weaving ecclesiastical grandeur into corseted silhouettes, veiled figures, and lavish textures inspired by 16th-century Flemish interiors. Trompe l'oeil brushstrokes reminiscent of Gustave Moreau transform bodies into canvases, while crushed velvets, aged brocades, and repurposed plastics collide in breathtaking fashion. As we drive through the Parisian streets en route to the show, Yanko muses on Martens's singular genius. 'He's a true materialist,' she says, her voice tinged with admiration. 'There's such curiosity in his work—this push and pull between construction and deconstruction. I feel completely aligned with his ethos.' Inside the venue, the audience is met with a surreal mise-en-scène: walls and floors covered in collages of palatial interiors, chairs haphazardly scattered like a decadent afterparty in some forgotten château. The show begins, and from the first look, it's clear that Martens is leading us deep into the labyrinth. Two standout moments captivate our attention. Look 10, a gilded, heart-shaped skirt woven with metal threads and printed with vintage floral leather wallpaper motifs, is pure opulence. Worn with a corseted body and matching Tabis, it radiates the aura of a Renaissance painting reanimated for the modern age—one can almost hear the whispered intrigue of Medici salons. Then comes Look 38—otherworldly, erotic, unforgettable. A floor-length, skin-toned jersey gown with a built-in corset that seems to melt into the body, its draped sleeves cascading into the skirt with hypnotic fluidity. The model's face is veiled, a towering necklace of vintage emerald costume jewels coiling around her throat like some medieval relic. It's Saint Teresa in Ecstasy meets Helmut Newton—divine, provocative, and utterly Margiela. Backstage after the show, Yanko's eyes are still wide with wonder. 'Those pieces are for tomorrow,' she breathes. 'The yellow one—the volume, the texture—it was divine. Honestly, some of those looks She giggles, then adds: 'I don't know how this moment will manifest in my own work yet, but I'll be dreaming about it for a long time.' As we step out into the Paris night, it's clear that Yanko, much like the maison itself, understands that couture isn't merely about fantasy. It's about rebellion, rarity, and the eternal seduction of craft—one exquisite stitch, one sculpted silhouette at a time. 'I mean…the gloves, the bag—what else do you really need?' 'It's giving Miami meets Paris, with just a hint of trouble.' 'This is my version of stepping out for the night—fully suited in Margiela.' 'Sometimes I get ready just to watch myself transform—it's part of the art.' 'Why not turn the closet into a stage? It's couture, after all.' 'Even when I'm sitting still, it's all part of the performance.' 'The gloves, the glasses…they always set the tone before I step out.' 'This bag has seen some things. Tonight, it's coming with me.'
CairoScene
10-07-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
Maison Margiela is Now Available Online in the UAE
There's also a buy-now, pay-later option, in case your cart tips into 'avant-garde investment need that Tabi right now' territory. Jul 10, 2025 Until now, buying Margiela in the UAE often required a cocktail of persistence, proxy shoppers, and blind faith in overseas sizing charts. It was a pursuit - part sport, part scavenger hunt. That ends now. The Maison has launched its official e-commerce site in the UAE, quietly removing the hoops while preserving the mystique. Ready-to-wear, accessories, Replica scents, and the ever-polarising Tabi boots are now a few clicks away at Delivery? Same day in Dubai, next day elsewhere in the Emirates. There's also a buy-now, pay-later option, in case your cart tips into 'avant-garde investment' territory.
