Conceived as a yearly release celebrating Maison Margiela’s Tabi through innovative techniques and material exploration, the first edition of the Tabi Collector’s series sees the launch of the limited-edition Tabi Broken Mirror Embroidery.
Presented as a three-dimensional interpretation of the Broken Mirror treatment, was first introduced in the AW15 Artisanal collection, as a silver coating is applied to the leather of the Tabi that is then cracked in a way a mirror gradually fractures, to reveal the material underneath.
Now, transformed using the Tabi Broken Mirror Embroidery, each pair is hand-embroidered with more than 8,000 glass beads, sequins, and metallic embellishments. The metallic fragments are crafted in varying shades and laser-cut to evoke the fractured surface of aged glass.
These glass are individually treated and form gradation at the edges, simulating the natural oxidation of a broken mirror over time. Transparent glass beads are also interspersed throughout the embroidery, accentuating the depth and dimension.
The Tabi Broken Mirror Embroidery can be found displayed in selected stores with only 25 pairs available worldwide.
You can watch the film below for a more in-depth look at the Tabi.
