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Suzy Tamimi

Artwork on T-shirt by Nameer Qassim (Jerusalem, Palestine)

Suzy Tamimi has been drawn to traditional Palestinian clothing and textiles since her youth. After studying Fashion and Textile design at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, inspired by her family history, she felt compelled to bring positive change to the world using fashion as her medium. In 2016, she was invited to design a modern interpretation of a traditional Palestinian dress that was showcased at the United Nations headquarters in New York, commemorating the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People in the exhibit “Palestinian Embroidery: Threads of Continuity, Identity, and Empowerment”. Suzy used vintage remnants of Palestinian embroidery to complete the dress.

Her new collection, Freedom Fighter, is a political and humanitarian expression, implementing indigenous fabrics and innovative textile design to pay homage to the past with eyes to the future. The collection is primarily athletic wear, unpretentious and practical. The trims of traditional fabrics that decorate the sleeves and collars are hand-embroidered by Palestinian women refugees. “Freedom Fighter” is printed in both Arabic and English text using bold, uncomplicated typography.

The centerpiece of the collection is a boxing robe adorned with traditional Palestinian textiles and a crest designed by Suzy. The coat of arms contains three emblems: Doves, universal symbols of peace, branches from olive trees, cornerstones of Palestinian agriculture and heritage, and poppy flowers, honoring the many lives lost in the pursuit of freedom for the Palestinian people. The crest and robe together make a clear statement relatable to all oppressed peoples of the world: We have to fight for our freedom.