Although the International Olympic Committee flagged an issue with the political nature of the uniform, Stella Jean’s designs are stunning.

The mixed-media portrait was painted more than 20 years ago, and among many Duval-Carrié has done of the leader. But this one, “is the very symbol of the Haitian spirit,” Jean said in an interview with the Miami Herald shortly after arriving in Milan. “Even the preparation of this uniform,” she added.

The athletes from the Caribbean nation wanted their appearances to honor their country’s heritage. The result is looks that stand out.

The troubled Caribbean country, Haiti, has fielded two athletes for the Milan Cortina Winter Games, and they will proudly wear Haitian

Haiti’s hand-painted Winter Olympics uniforms turn censorship into an act of creative defiance and national pride.

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.

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, a Caribbean country, breaks norms by sending two athletes to the Milan Cortina Winter Games. Despite political symbolism controversy, their participation showcases resilience. The athletes compete in uniforms by designer Stella Jean,

An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony is scheduled to officially start the Milan Cortina Games on Friday, featuring Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli and a tribute to the late fashion designer Giorgio Armani.

Haiti’s Winter Olympians bring history pride and resilience to Milan Cortina despite IOC limits on political symbols.