Urban peacock Taz Arnold may have gotten his big break in the music industry, but his passion has always been fashion. He says of growing up in South L.A.: “I was soaking up the hippie, black consciousness, surf-beach aesthetic.”
Apart from designing his own clothing line, TI$A, he also designs luggage, baseball caps and other pieces for leather goods brand MCM, which had its heyday in the 80s and is positioning itself for a revival.
Leather gloves, a wallet and a visor are some of Arnold’s MCM creations. “Accessories can make your outfit,” says the music producer-performer who has worked with Kanye West, Herbie Hancock and Iggy Pop.