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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Meredith Clark

Tabi Swiper: How a woman’s Tinder date committed the most ‘sinister’ of fashion crimes

TikTok / @nextlevellexuss

If dating in New York City wasn’t hard enough, one woman has shared how an unassuming Tinder date stole her beloved Maison Margiela Tabi shoes, which retail for almost $1,000, to give to his girlfriend.

It all began on TikTok this week, when user Lex (@nextlevellexuss) posted a public service announcement for New York City singles to “beware” a man named Joshua - who she claimed stole her prize Tabi Mary Janes from the French fashion label.

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