Supermodel Bella Hadid turned heads and sparked conversations at the Cannes Film Festival with a powerful political statement through fashion. Hadid wore a vintage dress reminiscent of the iconic keffiyeh scarf, a symbol of Palestinian solidarity, making a profound statement on one of the world's most glamorous stages. The dress, a striking red and white chequered design with distinctive fringe, echoed the traditional Palestinian keffiyeh.
Hadid completed the ensemble with red Gucci mules, gold hoop earrings, and rectangular sunglasses, balancing high fashion with a meaningful message. Taking to Instagram, Hadid acknowledged the significance of her sartorial choice. "Free Palestine forever," she wrote, accompanying her post with the Palestinian flag emoji.
She credited designers Michael Sears and Hushi Mortezaie of Michael and Hushi for the original 2001 creation. Hadid's advocacy for Palestine is well-documented. Since the recent escalation of violence in Gaza, which has resulted in thousands of deaths, Hadid has been a vocal supporter of the Palestinian cause.
Her father, Mohamed Hadid, was born in Nazareth and has spoken about his family's displacement during the Arab-Israeli War of 1948. This personal history has deeply influenced Hadid's activism and her commitment to Palestinian rights. While Hadid acknowledges the suffering on both sides of the conflict, she emphasises the importance of protecting innocent lives and ensuring the safe return of displaced individuals, ir.