Matisse for MoMA Subu Slippers – Nuit de Noël

MoMA Exclusive: Everyone’s favorite Subu Slippers have been refreshed with vibrant prints of collages by Henri Matisse, an artist with work in MoMA’s collection. Matisse described his cut-out technique as “painting with scissors,” as it highlighted the use of bold colors, organic shapes, and dynamic compositions that became signature to his art later in life. These special-edition Matisse for MoMA Subu Slippers come in three patterns based on different works from MoMA’s collection.

• The Codomas (Les Codomas) (1947) – From Jazz, a book originally inspired by the circus, this artwork portrays the famous trapeze act named Codomas. 
• Lagoon (Le Lagon) (1947) – Matisse spoke of his lagoon-themed cut-outs as “simply the shimmering colors of the tropics, with animals or undulated forms, evocations of calm waters.” 
• Nuit de Noël (1952) – Created as a maquette for a stained glass commission, this piece is, as Matisse described it in a letter to former MoMA director Alfed Barr, “like a musical score and its performance by an orchestra.”

Subu Slippers are not just made for lounging—they can also be worn outside for quick dog walks and trips to the mailbox or your corner store. They’re both stylish and functional, featuring soft-cushioned insoles filled with polyester down for warmth, making them ideal for winter. (Think: a warm down jacket for your feet.) Subu Slippers have durable soles and the outer nylon shell is stain-and-water-resistant, thanks to a special Teflon coating, so you can brave snowy or rainy days during those quick jaunts. The coating also repels oil-based liquids. Fun fact: Subu is a shortened version of the Japanese expression “sutto haku butsu,” which means slip-on shoes or shoes you can put on in the blink of an eye. Slippers come in a matching drawstring bag. Matisse for MoMA Subu Slippers are available in sizes Small through X-Large.