THROUGHOUT HIS CREATIVE PRACTICE, ENIS LOOKS TO EXPLORE NEW BOUNDARIES AND CAPTURE THE FEELING OF RESILIENCE. FOLLOWING HIS MUSICAL RELEASES IN THE PAST YEAR, THE KURDISH-DANISH ARTIST BASED IN BERLIN HAS JUST LAUNCHED THE FIRST DESIGN FROM HIS ENIS ARCHIVES COLLECTION. IN ITS STRIKING FORM, THE LIMITED-EDITION SILVER EARRING USES THE DEPICTION OF THE SUN AND THE MOON – THE ULTIMATE DUALITY – AS A STATEMENT ON EMBRACING THE CONTRASTS WITHIN US. SHORTLY AFTER THIS LATEST RELEASE, WE SPOKE TO ENIS ABOUT HIS FORAY INTO THE DESIGN REALM, THE SIGNIFICANCE OF JEWELLERY, AND FIRST PIERCING HIS EARS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE PARENT TRAP.

Jacket and pants **Celine Homme**, jewellery Enis' own

You just released the first design from your line. Why did you want to begin with jewellery?

I believe jewellery can be an emblem. Wearable art. Something that can act as a silent statement of one’s inner world. The design of the earring is like a badge representing a world that I am creating – the first piece I would add to my uniform. So, it felt right to start ENIS ARCHIVES with single-statement jewellery, which marks a significant resilient and rebellious milestone in my life, and I want those who wear it to feel the same way.

What is the significance of the shape of the earring?

There are several layers to the symbolism of the design - but duality is the core of it. I believe that without contrast, we won’t be able to find a deeper purpose in life. The more you embrace your nuances, the more insight you gain - and the more resilient you become. Instead of letting obstacles get in your way, you transform them into something beautiful. For me, the sun and the moon represent that contrast; light and dark, feminine and masculine, good and bad. It all works in tandem - without one, the other loses its meaning. The design captures this balance, reminding you that both sides are essential to your existence.

Left Coat, shirt, sweater, shorts and shoes **Maison Margiela**, socks **Falke**, earring Enis' own
Right Shirt and tie **Fendi**, jacket and shorts **Avenir**, earring Enis' own

When did you first pierce your ears? Were you scared?

I actually had my ear pierced twice. Once, after watching The Parent Trap with Lindsay Lohan having her ears pierced with just an apple and a hot needle… Ouch... But classic. I guess I was maybe 9-10 years old when I tried to do the same to myself in the bathroom. The hole grew together after a while as I didn’t have my own earring to wear… And I was probably too scared for my parents to notice.

The second time was when I was looking for a birthday gift for my friend in Copenhagen. I picked out this beautiful, timeless silver sterling earring for her, but ended up falling in love with it so much that I had to get it for myself. And decided to get my ear pierced the same day - on the right ear. This time, not caring what my parents had to say.

Left Hat and coat **Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello**, earring Enis' own
Right Coat, shirt and tie **Maison Margiela**, earring Enis' own

How does the line continue the themes that you have been exploring with your music?

ENIS ARCHIVES is about exploring new boundaries and encapturing resilience. The same goes for the music I make. Both are rooted in storytelling and self-expression. Both allow me to explore the tension and harmony between contrasts, whether it’s through sound or form, but the core of it is introspection, and most likely hitherto — shedding light on my inner childhood wounds and experiences till my current ones.

How will the line evolve over time?

The design label was born in a dream I always had envisioned for myself since I was a child, dreaming of the artist I would one day become, and am still becoming: a line of garments, accessories, jewellery and objects created and curated for my artist persona. And as my music evolves, ENIS ARCHIVES will too. Hence the meaning of the name; an archive of things that present my world. I have big plans in store and I can’t wait to see how it will unfold.

Shirt and tie **Fendi**, jacket and shorts **Avenir**, socks **Falke**, shoes **Lemaire**, earring Enis' own

Who do you wish to see your designs on?

Anyone who embodies the essence of resilience and creativity – the trailblazers, leaders, artists, and architects who shape the conversations through their distinct tastes. It would be mind-blowing to see Sevdaliza, Kaytranada and Steve Lacy in ENIS ARCHIVES, but also very much Rihanna, John Galliano and Marina Abramović. And if I could go back in time, Prince would be an ultimate!