Daily Style Phile: Taz Arnold, The Man Behind TI$A

Pastelle and MCM

Two of Taz's bigger collaborations are with Kanye West's Pastelle with MCM. The roots of Pastelle began around 2004, Kanye and other artists began wearing small pieces from the line and a lookbook leaked in 2009; however, the Pastelle line ultimately was never produced. [Complex] Taz's work with MCM, however, completely overlook unsuccessful Pastelle. Taz had a very personal connection with MCM, growing up wearing any vintage pieces he could find. He re-vitalized this old brand, adding the color and vibrance fostered in TI$A. He made brief cases, jackets, hats, etc. representing his innovative style. [Complex] - - - - [Photo via, via]