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Following their much-anticipated Coachella debut final weekend, Enhyphen has now wrapped two unbelievable units Coachella‘s Sahara stage — this time in customized outfits by New York-based label Who Decides Struggle.
Who Decides Struggle has gained recognition for his or her denim silhouettes that function garment distressing and multi-phase hand-dying. Founders Everard Greatest and Tela D’Amore established the model in 2016 and have since earned business recognition as semi-finalists for the 2024 LVMH Prize and as finalists for the 2023 CFDA/Vogue Vogue Fund. The label additionally had a presence at week one, when Zedd wore a singular piece for his efficiency at Coachella’s Outside Theatre.
Creating these customized outfits for the seven-member Okay-pop group was a collaborative effort with their visible workforce as they leaned into methods to carry the group’s id to life by means of trend. Greatest and D’Amore shared, “for this undertaking, we imagined what a capsule assortment with Enhyphen would appear to be and constructed outfits for every group member accordingly, drawing inspiration from their otherworldly theme.”
In unique sketches shared with The Hollywood Reporter, parts and silhouettes that replicate the members’ private kinds come to life. Who Decides Struggle created authentic paintings particularly for this assortment, launched new design parts like “spider internet stitching” on choose denim items, and reimagined signature Who Decides Struggle items like their bullet level vest and bondage denims. Heeseung shares that they’re “so grateful” for the customized outfits that Who Decides Struggle has ready. “I hope we will pull the appears off nicely,” he mentioned earlier than the efficiency.
Jungwon’s Coachella weekend two look.
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Enhyphen’s week one outfits featured denim and Western motifs to match the vibes of Coachella and the desert. However for week two, the group leaned extra goth and avenue, with motifs that match Enhyphen’s vampire idea– “I feel as a result of these outfits have a vampire-like vibe to them, they’re a bit extra conceptual. They’re additionally bolder in colours, so I feel we’ll be capable of present an alternate vibe to Enhyphen,” says the group’s chief Jungwon.
Gunhee Lee, the band’s visible inventive director provides “For week one, if the purpose was to create a refined look that actually made folks take discover of Enhyphen as world artists,” week two was a special method. Collaborating with Who Decides Struggle was a considerate and intentional resolution: “We wished to shift gears and give attention to a method that feels extra private — one thing that displays our vibe and what makes us assured.”
Fittings for week two went easily, with a number of members noting how naturally the appears aligned with their private kinds. “As a result of these outfits are within the type of what I usually put on, after I first noticed them, I turned much more excited for our efficiency,” shares Ni-ki, an fanatic of the model. “I’m so joyful that we may work with a model that I like.”
Jake agreed, saying, “I’m grateful that they crafted appears that match our idea so nicely. Once I first tried on the pink leather-based jacket, it was precisely my type so I used to be glad. I feel we’ll be capable of placed on a efficiency that’s fully totally different from week one.”
Jake’s Coachella weekend two look.
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Sunghoon’s Coachella weekend two outfit.
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When requested about which music from their Coachella set record the outfits match probably the most, Jungwon says, “I feel the music that matches most adjustments for every member’s outfit, however for mine, I feel it matches ‘Daydream‘ completely due to how hip it’s.” Jay chooses their 2022 observe “Blessed-Cursed,” “as a result of the outfits have a rock music vibe to them,” whereas Sunghoon provides, “My outfit encompasses a leather-based jacket, and suppose it matches with ‘Blockbuster’ nicely.”
Ni-ki says he thinks the outfits match the primary 4 tracks of the setlist, “as a result of they’re excellent for highly effective songs.”
Ni-Ki’s Who Decides Struggle search for Coachella weekend two.
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Jay’s customized Who Decides Struggle search for Coachella weekend two.
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Spirits had been excessive between the 2 Coachella weekends, because the group appeared forward to a different unforgettable efficiency.
“For week one, we had been actually nervous,” Sunoo admits, “however we had been in a position to placed on a efficiency with none main points and had enjoyable with our followers. I’m excited to indicate our followers a brand new facet to us for week two.”
Sunghoon replicate,s “We made it by means of week one efficiently, and I really feel actually pleased with that. We’re planning to hold that vitality ahead and provides it our all for the second week.” Heeseung shares an identical sentiment: “We’re so grateful for the love we obtained throughout week one, and we’re doing our greatest to arrange for everybody ready for our subsequent efficiency.”
Sunoo’s customized search for Coachella weekend two.
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Heeseung’s customized search for Coachella weekend two.
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Enhyphen additionally shocked followers by way of a livestream following their week one efficiency with an surprising announcement of recent music on June 5. They’re set to embark on the North American leg of their ongoing “Stroll the Line” tour in August, with pre-sale by way of Ticketmaster beginning April 23.