The news last month that an unprecedented auction of Martin Margiela's early work was coming to Paris generated part enthusiasm, part curiosity - and full virality on social media. It was clear ...

To say the name Martin Margiela is to conjure images of stacked-heel tabi-toe boots and blank labels held in place with four visible stitches. The name also evokes an aura of beguiling mystery ...

The pointed toe also features a Tabi design, which splits the toe box into two sections. The heels are also a Mary Jane ...