Bella Hadid makes a bold statement at Cannes with archival pro-Palestine ensemble.
Supermodel Bella Hadid turned heads at the Cannes Film Festival with her sartorial choice, which paid homage to Palestinian heritage. Pictures from her day outing in the French town show her clad in a vintage 2001 creation by designers Michael and Hushi, entirely comprised of red and white Keffiyehs.
Traditional Arab headgear holds deep significance as a symbol of Palestinian culture, identity, and resistance movement, widely used in demonstrations worldwide over the years.
Hadid, who was vocal about advocating the Palestine cause previously, creatively merged her proclivity for archive pieces with the socio-political statement.
As per label co-founder Hushidar Mortezaie, the one-of-a-kind dress was painstakingly handcrafted by Michael Sears. It features an asymmetric hemline and cut-outs alongside delicate embroidery, tassel work, and bold hues – a signature of Palestinian attire.
Hadid let the eye-catching ensemble she designed two decades ago speak for itself at Cannes. Maintaining an understated glam palette, she let the dress take centerstage as planned. Her Instagram caption, ‘#michaelandhushi Archival 2001 keffiyeh dress. Free Palestine forever,’ resonated with her sentiment.
Through fashion, the celebrity succeeded in generating global discourse and raising awareness about a cause close to her heart in an aesthetic, thought-provoking manner—a testament to art’s ability to initiate important conversations.
