spanish Sensation Rosalía Steps Out in Striking Maison Margiela Tabi Pumps
As she strutted the streets of Madrid, melodic powerhouse Rosalía captivated onlookers with her daring fashion choice – a pair of Maison Margiela’s iconic split-toe Tabi pumps. Crafted from rich brown leather, these striking heels commanded attention with their unique hoof-like silhouette, setting the “Con Altura” songstress apart from the crowd.
“Rosalía has always marched to the beat of her own drum when it comes to style,” commented Harper’s Bazaar fashion editor Clio Marinetti. “These Tabi pumps are a perfect encapsulation of her adventurous aesthetic – the way the leather wraps around her feet in an avant-garde yet elegant manner shows she isn’t afraid to take risks and stand out.”
Retailing for $1,090, Rosalía’s Margiela heels featured fine Italian leather cleverly twisted into buckled ankle straps for security, complemented by stacked 3-inch block heels for subtle lift. This radical reinvention of the classic pump first emerged in Margiela’s inaugural 1988 collection, making it one of the brand’s most iconic and coveted offerings. The unconventional split-toe style is often traced back to 15th-century Japanese footwear for laborers and warriors, centered on the idea of “functional fashion.”
“Martin Margiela has always been lauded for taking historical garments and giving them a modern, conceptual twist,” commented Marinetti. “Rosalía is clearly drawn to the way he subverts expectations with this Tabi silhouette – it’s avant-garde yet wearable, stomping across fashion boundaries with swagger and power.”
Indeed, the Tabi’s stomping ground seems to be expanding. Initially worn by Japanese peasants and soldiers, this radical shoe is now being embraced by tastemakers and trendsetters like Rosalía, Kanye West and Rihanna. Paired with the songstress’ cream embroidered minidress and sweeping black wool coat, the Tabis took on a high fashion sensibility that commanded the gaze of street style photographers.
“Rosalía puts her own distinct spin on her outfits – she knows how to balance edgy designer pieces with feminine silhouettes for maximum impact,” Marinetti stated. “These Maison Margiela heels are no exception. She allows their striking shape to shine, keeping the rest of the look clean and creamy to let them shine as the focal point. It’s a masterclass in avant-garde styling.”
When it comes to footwear, Rosalía always keeps observers guessing. Beyond her arsenal of Maison Margiela heels, she alternates between punk-rock platform boots by Rick Owens, sporty kicks by Nike and Jordan Brand, and quirky Croc clogs with flair. Much like her eclectic music drawing from flamenco, hip-hop and electronic influences, the Spanish songstress’ style brilliantly fuses high fashion and subcultural trends for mesmerizing effect.
As she does with her boundary-breaking songs, Rosalía puts on a captivating show for the streets of Madrid in her scene-stealing Maison Margiela heels. Her fearless fashion sensibility continues to entrance the masses as she redefines modern Spanish style and entices a new generation to step out of their comfort zones. Wherever she strides next in her striking Tabi pumps or other conversation-starting shoes, a flare of inspiration is sure to follow in her footsteps.
