Maison Margiela’s £1,125 trainers with glue drips and loose stitching are blasted for glamorising poverty – as critics claim ‘rich people have too much money for their own good’
- French designer Maison Margiela released black Fusion leather mesh sneakers
- They were described as having a ‘deconstructed aesthetic’ with glue drips
- Social media users have blasted the trainers for glamorising poverty
A luxury trainer brand’s latest £1,125 design – that features dripping glue and loose stitching – has renewed the row over glamorising poverty.
French fashion house Maison Margiela’s black Fusion Leather and Mesh Sneakers sparked backlash with critics claiming the design mocks people who can’t afford to buy new shoes.
The black sneakers are said to have a ‘deconstructed aesthetic’ and a description on matches Fashion claims they are ‘avant-garde’.
French fashion house Maison Margiela’s black Fusion Leather and Mesh Sneakers (pictured) have sparked backlash as critics say the £1,125 design mocks poverty
The black sneakers are said to have a ‘deconstructed aesthetic’. A description on Matches Fashion claims they are ‘avant-garde’
It read: ‘The Maison Margiela’s black Fusion trainers showcase the label’s penchant for creating avant-garde and instantly recognisable footwear silhouettes through their unmistakable deconstructed aesthetic.
‘They’re crafted in Italy from leather and mesh and feature carbon-fibre-effect details, glue drips and purposeful loose threads to further accentuate the design.’
The poverty row began in 2018 when Golden Goose released their ‘pre-distressed’ shoes – which were held together by tape.
And social media users have flocked to Twitter again as one decried ‘rich people’ for having ‘too much money for their own good.’
Social media users flocked to Twitter again as one decried ‘rich people’ for having ‘too much money for their own good’
Another said: ‘Flip me. Give me a £10 pair of Primark trainers and a glue gun and I can produce something similar!’
One comment fumed: ‘Rich people have too much money for their own good.’
One Tweeter said: ‘£1,000 for shoes I can make at home?
Another added: ‘You know your broke when you have to hot glue your shoes.’
Others commented on the glue-effect’s more sexual connotations, with the design immediately allowing people’s imaginations to run wild.
One said said: ‘Maison Margiela’s new sneakers are literally dripping.’
Another added: ‘Maison Margiela rlly said sex sells…luv to see it.’
Others commented on the glue-effect’s more sexual connotations, with the design immediately allowing people’s imaginations to run wild
Maison Margiela recently released its Replica paint-splatter suede trainers (pictured) for £425
Maison Margiela recently released its Replica paint-splatter suede trainers for £425.
The shoes, which are black with beige laces, feature multi-coloured paint splotches across the top and even incorporate the laces into the design.
A description of those reads: ‘Maison Margiela presents this black suede version of its Replica trainers for the Resort 2019 collection.
‘They’re designed to the classic low-top silhouette with the house’s hallmark numbering system punctuated at the tongue and are splattered with colourful paint for an artistic finish. Runs true to size.’
FEMAIL have approached Maison Margiela for comment.