Kenzo Digital & ti$avi$ion.tv present Taz Arnold’s Mission Statement

by L. Ruano, March 18, 2009

Most widely recognized for his wild attire, Taz Arnold not only represents one of the industry’s more outspoken personalities but also a creative guru that stands out for various reasons other than just fashion. This latest video for ti$avi$ion.tv, made in partnership with Kenzo Digital, gives us a better understanding of the man behind TI$A, Sa-Ra and various MCM designs. Check it out!

Source: Complex

27 Responses

  1. Posted by:2b on March 19, 2009 at 7:31 pm

    Yea Taz…”all they know is what we tell’em and sell’em”…Are you a designer? I’m a designer..who do you design for? No one..(lol)…..I guess your not a designer! You took the words right out of mouth…Bro, be thankful you don’t have to hear that on a daily basis…..Props!

  2. Posted by:the ART of things on March 19, 2009 at 4:52 pm

    lol this dude is a little cocky…..and i do agree with 666…but he’s a cool guy but i dont like the way he treats the DORKS in LA……hunDreads know what im sayen

  3. Posted by:666 on March 19, 2009 at 3:02 pm

    anti fashion,

    but pro label-whore.
    i guess that makes sense?

  4. Posted by:junoz on March 19, 2009 at 1:57 pm

    k i did not even finish this video because of how lame it is, for real don’t waste my life. This is 100% loser post

  5. Posted by:drapes on March 19, 2009 at 11:36 am

    Curtains u a fool for that I see you! Looking like a mini kanye that cant rap..

    Taz is super fly tho

  6. Posted by:chilliams on March 19, 2009 at 11:19 am

    This lame has worse style than kanye west

  7. Posted by:treize ku$hrenada on March 19, 2009 at 10:45 am

    he branded the fuck outta himself.. i want 2 get to that point where i can wear entirely my own clothes hahahaha! sa-ra album drop in april 09 cant wait!

  8. Posted by:youngmuggzy85 on March 19, 2009 at 9:27 am

    My nigga ‘Ye said it Best: “I respect dudes like Taz Arnold. Dude is a genius! He mixes vintage and archive pieces with modern luxury brands that create an entirely different look.” Cats have been vintage shopping for years, but Taz does it in such an incredible flambuoyant ridiculously gaudy fashion that you gotta just respect his hustle. it’s like a lotta cats can’t and won’t jock his style for that reason. I remember when Andre 3k went nuts and cats was like man Dre is buggin’ out, and Taz has been this way for a grip. Dude been on this hippie trippie, high-fashion crazy shit for years. I would never step foot into no ones arena wearing what he does outside of Halloween, but his look is all his own and with that he epitomizes the fully customized, personally tailored, individual look. BEASTY!

  9. Posted by:danz on March 19, 2009 at 4:16 am

    lol.. this dude is trying to be different to get attention..and he is not 100% original with his shit ..i mean dont say shit out there is ignorance.. especially when u don’t make sense .. lmao talkin about lookin at art in math science astrology psychology philosophy.. lol anyways i do kinda like his vote obama song..

  10. Posted by:*CurT@!n$* on March 19, 2009 at 1:07 am

    Dude is a genius. Take time to listen and process a lot of what he says and does.

  11. Posted by:M. on March 18, 2009 at 11:56 pm

    “i call myself anti-fashion because whats popular and fashionable is ignorance…im not about that”
    how can some one say that shit then rock double 4 finger rings, a crown, gold fronts, and pay some crack head chicks to appear like they want to rub the taco meet on his chest… and claim that shit isnt ignorance!? all he needs is a 40oz and some midget tossing in the background… every once and a while he seems to have a motive, but then he contradicts him self when you see that crazy ass MCM jacket with the imitation of an LV print all over it and those leopard print tights.. we dont live in the 80’s ladies and gentlemen get that shit through your head,, the 80s werent cool in the 80s, join us in the present.
    - side note: i kinda like the tisa logo.

  12. Posted by:renai beast on March 18, 2009 at 10:59 pm

    i’m taking what he says to heart, but that shiet that he was wearing in a certain picture…. green leather jacket with neon leopard tights or something like that…. yeesh.

  13. Posted by:Bangers R Us on March 18, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    I see you TAZ. We $upport TI$A. Keep it funky my nizza

  14. Posted by:FRESH SWAG! on March 18, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    i gotta say dude is out there but i can respect the fact that he is not afraid to take risks n do what he feels. this world could use more ART n less hypebeast consumerism…buy what you like!!!!

  15. Posted by:jbrad718 on March 18, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    he tries tooo fucking hard.. as far as clothing goes. sa-ra is good… but come on man… you obviously buggin off acid of sum old dumb shit

  16. Posted by:Jay on March 18, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    He reminds me of like the modern day willy wonka. This is hella tight tho, peep the scrolling headlines at the bottom of the screen

  17. Posted by:KW on March 18, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    HAHAHAHAHAAAAA…is this a joke? He’s talking a lot and saying nothing.

  18. Posted by:JUwellNyC! Wash Hieghts on March 18, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    Thats some fresh shyt right cheer! lol

  19. Posted by:Shinchi on March 18, 2009 at 7:45 pm

    Man this dude is crazy I swear. It’s like, I like him as a person cos’ what he’s saying is cool and I think some of the TI$A stuff was really fucking hot too… but the way he dresses is just really really bad.

  20. Posted by:Annie Mulz on March 18, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    O’boy is bugging but he made some sense. More people should see this vid, i thought it was pretty thought provoking.

  21. Posted by:rich on March 18, 2009 at 7:03 pm

    lol dude be buggin

  22. Posted by:Bro on March 18, 2009 at 6:54 pm

    That was pretty amazing to me. really raw, I really appreciate you posting this L.A. Ruano because I don’t know if I would have seen it otherwise.

  23. Posted by:BRAN ONE on March 18, 2009 at 5:21 pm

    Been there, done that !

  24. Posted by:UZI Z on March 18, 2009 at 5:08 pm

    SA-RA!

  25. Posted by:dubhead on March 18, 2009 at 4:53 pm

    Taz is either a complete nut or an underdog genius. Time will only tell, although I’m constantly amused and amazed at how much money his wardrobes appear to cost, yet his musical and fashion careers don’t seem to have produced much fruit to have funded his lifestyle. Bewildering.

  26. Posted by:Yessur on March 18, 2009 at 4:52 pm

    toxic….real cool

  27. Posted by:Piff Cali Herrera on March 18, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    TI$A is the Movement and Monumental to say the least. Its great to see spirit govern life, and true style and creativity being promoted on a platform such as HYPEBEAST……stay diligent Taz…i see ya my dood.