Tabi Nails Trend, Nail Art Innovation Inspired By Legendary Shoes

Tabi Nails (Photo: Instagram/@behindthechair_com)

JAKARTA - The world of beauty is again enlivened by a unique trend that makes many people curious as well as shake their heads. His name is Tabi Nails, the ornamental art of the nails inspired by Tabi shoes, namely the iconic finger-splitted shoes designed by Maison Margiela.

If usually nail art only plays with a simple color or shape, Tabi Nails comes with a cleavage design at the ends of the nails, similar to the structure of Tabi shoes.

As a result, there are those who think it's cool and different, but not a few also think this trend is strange. Social media users affirm their dislike for this nail style.

Reporting from the New York Post page, Maison Margiela first introduced table shoes in 1988, inspired by traditional Japanese sandals of the 15th century.

Its shape, which resembles a goat's nail, earned these shoes the nicknameleft shoes. Although controversial, Tabi's shoes remain a fashion icon loved by eccentric style lovers, especially the millennial generation and Gen Z.

Now, the inspiration has penetrated the nail art world. According to artist Ramon Duran, the shape of this nail is best suited for nails with medium length and oval tip.

"If the nails are short, it can also be, but the appearance will be more elegant if it's a bit long," said Duran.

The process of forming a typical Tabi hemisphere is carried out with a fine drill at the top of the nail. After that, the nails can be decorated according to taste, ranging from herbal colors, 3D effects, gels, to additional accessories such as ribbons.

"I always cover the final result with a top coat to make it neat and smooth," added Duran.

Like Tabi shoes, this trend also sparked debate. Some people consider it too extreme, while fashion lovers actually see it as a form of bold art expression. What is clear, Tabi Nails has succeeded in becoming the center of attention and chat in the beauty world.