High Kick Featuring Maison Margiela x Reebok

The luxury house joins forces with athletic giant Reebok to deliver a fresh take on elevated footwear for fall

  • Photography: Tim Richardson
  • Author: Sam Tracy
  • Fashion: Grant Woolhead

  • Makeup Dotti (Statement Artists) using Éminence Organic Skin Care, Hair Shay Ashual (R3 MGMT), Models Nyja Abdullah (Heroes), Taras Romanov (Next), David Agbodji (Next), Digital technician Kylie Coutts, Photo assistant Tim Shin, Stylist assistant Trevor McMullan, Hair assistant Taichi Saito, Location Pier59 Studios

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Sartorially speaking, every country has their “thing”—a fashion forte mastered by none other. The French have a knack for elegant haute couture. The Americans perfect durable sportswear. Two opposite ends of the style spectrum find common ground in this season’s most exciting fusion of aesthetics. Parisian powerhouse Maison Margiela and American activewear brand, Reebok join forces for the Classic Leather Tabi Decortiqué Low, a chicly reimagined runner for the modern trendsetter.

Showcasing Maison Margiela’s trademark décortiqué technique, the sneaker transforms into a cage-like form as side leather panels are stripped away to highlight the core construction. The renowned luxury house revisits its iconic splittoe design, derived from their signature Tabi shoe circa 1988. The shoe is available in monochromatic black, white, and red leather, and is layered with the Bianchetto technique—a Maison Margiela-exclusive process that features hand-executed white paint and artful chipping with wear. Think streetwear edge meets timeless high fashion, a contemporary classic.

 

David wears coat and pants Maison Margiela Shoes black classic leather Tabi Décortiqué Low Maison Margiela x Reebok
Taras wears coat and pants Maison Margiela Shoes red classic leather Tabi Décortiqué Low Maison Margiela x Reebok
Nyja wears jacket and pants Maison Margiela
Nyja wears coat and bodysuit Maison Margiela shoes white classic leather Tabi Décortiqué Low Maison Margiela x Reebok
David wears coat and pants Maison Margiela Shoes red classic leather Tabi Décortiqué Low Maison Margiela x Reebok
Taras wears coat and pants Maison Margiela
David wears skirt and pants Maison Margiela Earring Bulgari Shoes Bianchetto classic leather Tabi Décortiqué Low Maison Margiela x Reebok

 

 

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