“Tabi shoes have opened the door to a world of unique and unconventional styles for me,” shares fashion analyst Mandy Lee, widely recognized as Old Loser in Brooklyn. Lee expresses her passion for eclectic footwear, noting, “I’ve been curating my Tabi shoe collection for over five years now. I take pride in being the ‘mother of freaky shoes’ and I gravitate towards any pair that’s fun and different.” Despite her admiration for unique footwear, Lee is hesitant to embrace the nail art trend: “Nope. I’ve never been much into nails, so a basic, short one-color manicure is what I feel best represents my style.”
Conversely, maximalist fashion writer and jewelry designer Kristen Bateman is eager to experiment with nail art, placing it high on her wishlist. Collaborating closely with manicurist Mei Kawajiri, Bateman has previously sported manicures featuring 3D teeth and intricate tea party scenes. “I’m willing to try any unusual nail art concept at least once,” Bateman enthusiastically states, revealing her possession of seven pairs of Tabi shoes, along with a Tabi bag from Margiela. “To me, the most captivating nails are those that are surprising and reflect personal interests. I prefer to share unique inspirations from my life with my nail artist rather than replicating someone else’s nails, which is why I’m drawn to this trend.”
When I was approached by Vogue’s new Head of Editorial Content, Chloe Malle, to test out this manicure trend for a story, I promptly declined. “Chloe, these are my real nails,” I declared, playfully showcasing my extra-long rounded almond-shaped nails. “I’m not about to alter that for a trend.” For me, Tabi shoes belong exclusively to my footwear collection.
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