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Key pieces from the Maison Margiela by Christian Louboutin line showcase how the collaboration riffs on the Tabi silhouette with fresh flair:

• Bridiela Una Strass – a sparkling split-toe pump peppered with hand-placed crystals on translucent mesh, set atop a sky-high 100mm heel​wmagazine.com. This showstopper marries Margiela’s signature cleft toe with Louboutin’s love of embellishment, resulting in a shoe that’s equal parts edgy and elegant.

• Loubiella Sandal – a sleek slingback sandal that curves into a subtle Tabi shape at the toe. Its asymmetrical strap artfully hugs the foot’s arch​us.christianlouboutin.com, revealing a flash of instep for a sultry touch. The outline of the split toe is gentler and rounder here​wmagazine.com, embodying the collection’s blend of avant-garde design with feminine sensuality.

• Marlougiela Ballerina – a chic ballet-flat-meets-heel (offered in patent leather or crystal-studded mesh) that melds modern geometry with a wink of sensuality​thefashionography.com. With its elongated, sculptural lines and low cut vamp, this style captures Louboutin’s elegance in a more understated form. It’s a subtle nod to Margiela’s minimalist roots, infused with the playfulness of a classic Louboutin femme fatale pump.

Each of these designs proudly bears Louboutin’s iconic red lacquered sole – a crimson streak uniting the collection – as well as Margiela’s hallmark white stitching and a shared logo on the insole​us.christianlouboutin.com. In short, they wear their dual heritage on their sleeve (or rather, on their heel), making it instantly clear these are no ordinary heels.