Enhyphen Taps NY Label Who Decides War for Coachella Weekend 2 Looks

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Following their much-anticipated Coachella debut last weekend, Enhyphen has now wrapped two incredible sets Coachella‘s Sahara stage — this time in custom outfits by New York-based label Who Decides War.

Who Decides War has gained recognition for their denim silhouettes that feature garment distressing and multi-phase hand-dying. Founders Everard Best and Tela D’Amore established the brand in 2016 and have since earned industry recognition as semi-finalists for the 2024 LVMH Prize and as finalists for the 2023 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. The label also had a presence at week one, when Zedd wore a unique piece for his performance at Coachella’s Outdoor Theatre.

Creating these custom outfits for the seven-member K-pop group was a collaborative effort with their visual team as they leaned into ways to bring the group’s identity to life through fashion. Best and D’Amore shared, “for this project, we imagined what a capsule collection with Enhyphen would look like and built outfits for each group member accordingly, drawing inspiration from their otherworldly theme.”

In exclusive sketches shared with The Hollywood Reporter, elements and silhouettes that reflect the members’ personal styles come to life. Who Decides War created original artwork specifically for this collection, introduced new design elements like “spider web stitching” on select denim pieces, and reimagined signature Who Decides War pieces like their bullet point vest and bondage jeans. Heeseung shares that they are “so thankful” for the custom outfits that Who Decides War has prepared. “I hope we can pull the looks off well,” he said before the performance.

Enhyphen’s week one outfits featured denim and Western motifs to match the vibes of Coachella and the desert. But for week two, the group leaned more goth and street, with motifs that match Enhyphen’s vampire concept– “I think because these outfits have a vampire-like vibe to them, they are a bit more conceptual. They are also bolder in colors, so I think we’ll be able to show an alternate vibe to Enhyphen,” says the group’s leader Jungwon.  

Gunhee Lee, the band’s visual creative director adds “For week one, if the goal was to create a polished look that really made people take notice of Enhyphen as global artists,” week two was a different approach. Collaborating with Who Decides War was a thoughtful and intentional decision: “We wanted to shift gears and focus on a style that feels more personal — something that reflects our vibe and what makes us confident.” 

Fittings for week two went smoothly, with several members noting how naturally the looks aligned with their personal styles. “Because these outfits are in the style of what I typically wear, when I first saw them, I became even more excited for our performance,” shares Ni-ki, an enthusiast of the brand. “I’m so happy that we could work with a brand that I like.”

Jake agreed, saying, “I’m thankful that they crafted looks that fit our concept so well. When I first tried on the red leather jacket, it was exactly my style so I was satisfied. I think we’ll be able to put on a performance that is entirely different from week one.” 

When asked about which song from their Coachella set list the outfits match the most, Jungwon says, “I think the song that matches most changes for each member’s outfit, but for mine, I think it matches ‘Daydream‘ perfectly because of how hip it is.” Jay chooses their 2022 track “Blessed-Cursed,” “because the outfits have a rock music vibe to them,” while Sunghoon adds, “My outfit features a leather jacket, and think it matches with ‘Blockbuster’ well.”

Ni-ki says he thinks the outfits match the first four tracks of the setlist, “because they are perfect for powerful songs.”  

Spirits were high between the two Coachella weekends, as the group looked ahead to another unforgettable performance.

“For week one, we were really nervous,” Sunoo admits, “but we were able to put on a performance without any major issues and had fun with our fans. I’m excited to show our fans a new side to us for week two.”

Sunghoon reflect,s “We made it through week one successfully, and I feel really proud of that. We’re planning to carry that energy forward and give it our all for the second week.” Heeseung shares a similar sentiment: “We’re so grateful for the love we received during week one, and we’re doing our best to prepare for everyone waiting for our next performance.”

Enhyphen also surprised fans via a livestream following their week one performance with an unexpected announcement of new music on June 5. They are set to embark on the North American leg of their ongoing “Walk the Line” tour in August, with pre-sale via Ticketmaster starting April 23.