Refinery29 iconRefinery29Sep 1, 2026 ~1 min source read

“We Have Not Been Forgotten”: Meet The Palestinian Designer Behind Olivia Rodrigo’s Dress

During a press conference for the festival, where she announced an initial $10 USD million donation, Rodrigo made waves by stepping out in a Palestinian-designed dress by Nöl Collective. At a time when Palestine is suffering under Israeli occupation, wearing a garment made on the ground with symbols of freedom on it was a strong statement.

“We Have Not Been Forgotten”: Meet The Palestinian Designer Behind Olivia Rodrigo’s Dress

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During a press conference for the festival, where she announced an initial $10 USD million donation, Rodrigo made waves by stepping out in a Palestinian-designed dress by Nöl Collective.

At a time when Palestine is suffering under Israeli occupation, wearing a garment made on the ground with symbols of freedom on it was a strong statement.

"It meant the world to us." Mjalli isn't sure how Rodrigo or her team discovered their fashion brand, but says they were honoured to be chosen, and stayed in contact with her team throughout the process.

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During a press conference for the festival, where she announced an initial $10 USD million donation, Rodrigo made waves by stepping out in a Palestinian-designed dress by Nöl Collective. At a time when Palestine is suffering under Israeli occupation, wearing a garment made on the ground with symbols of freedom on it was a strong statement. "It meant the world to us." Mjalli isn't sure how Rodrigo or her team discovered their fashion brand, but says they were honoured to be chosen, and stayed in contact with her team throughout the process.

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  • While the singer's team suggested some general ideas for the silhouette that aligned with her classic style and the colour pink, Nöl Collective were given more free rein than one might imagine.
  • "We had a lot of creative freedom in the details, such as the shade of pink — a soft and dusty rose — the type o...

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Olivia Rodrigo may only be 23, but the pop star knows exactly who she is. The young singer has been vocal about supporting women's rights since she was a teenager, and recently held the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields music festival — inspired by Sarah McLachlan's Lilith Fair — raising $20 million USD for women's charities.

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