Although the International Olympic Committee flagged an issue with the political nature of the uniform, Stella Jean’s designs are stunning.
Haiti is making a statement at the Milan Cortina Winter Games with two athletes proudly representing the nation.
The athletes from the Caribbean nation wanted their appearances to honor their country’s heritage. The result is looks that stand out.
Haiti's Winter Olympic uniform is a statement of history and perseverance.
Haiti’s two-man Olympic team will be sporting winter gear designed by Italian-Haitian designer Stella Jean inspired by a painting by the Haitian artist Edouard Duval-Carrié.
Haiti’s hand-painted Winter Olympics uniforms turn censorship into an act of creative defiance and national pride.
Stevenson Savart carries Haiti’s flag at Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, marking a historic moment for the nation.
Stella Jean’s Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics designs honor Haiti’s history and global diaspora after Olympic rules forced a creative pivot. After
Haiti has fielded two athletes for the Milan Cortina Winter Games and will proudly wear Haitian symbols — although one less than intended after intervention by the International Olympic
Haiti’s Winter Olympians bring history pride and resilience to Milan Cortina despite IOC limits on political symbols.