From Paris to Palestine, resistance in creation, fashion as revolution, and the best type of revenge with Sylwia Nazzal of Nazzal Studios

In this powerful episode of Well Rooted, we sit down with Sylwia Nazzal — Palestinian fashion designer, founder of Nazzal Studio, and winner of the Fashion Trust Arabia Debut Talent Award. Sylwia shares the deeply personal journey behind her award-winning senior thesis at Parsons, What Should Have Been Home — a fashion collection that confronts the realities of Palestinian life under occupation through archival imagery and intentional design.   But this story goes far beyond fashion.   Sylwia opens up about the very real obstacles she faced for daring to speak out about Palestine. Despite the immense pressure to stay silent, she chose to stay rooted in her truth. Her courage not only carried her through, but brought her voice — and her work — to the global stage.   This episode is a testament to resilience, creative resistance, and the power of art to challenge narratives, preserve identity, and spark dialogue.