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.

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

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

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

Mittens versus gloves? Hats against headbands? Merino wool over Mongolian cashmere? Fashion is its own competitor in any Olympics, from team uniforms at the opening and closing ceremonies to individual looks in the stadiums and — during the Winter Games — on the slopes.

From hand-painted Haitian pieces to heritage-driven Mongolian design, the Winter Games outfits are creating buzz. These are among the best Olympic 2026 uniforms to look out for at the Winter Games.

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,

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

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. (AP video shot by: Dario