Haiti returns to the Winter Olympics with a two-athlete team, vibrant uniforms, and a story of diaspora pride and cultural visibility.
Although the International Olympic Committee flagged an issue with the political nature of the uniform, Stella Jean’s designs are stunning.
Meet Stevenson Savart of Haiti, the Caribbean nation's first cross-country skier to compete at the Winter Olympics.
The troubled Caribbean country, Haiti, has fielded two athletes for the Milan Cortina Winter Games, and they will proudly wear Haitian
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Haiti only has two athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics, so why is there so much controversy over their uniforms?
Italian-Haitian designer Stella Jean, center, helps Megan Thomas, left, and Livia Audain at the Haitian Embassy in Rome, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, wear the official uniform of the Haitian national team participating in the 2026 Winter Olympics. AP
Stella Jean’s Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics designs honor Haiti’s history and global diaspora after Olympic rules forced a creative pivot. After
Haiti, a country not usually associated with winter sports, has sent a small team to participate in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
The athletes from the Caribbean nation wanted their appearances to honor their country’s heritage. The result is looks that stand out.
From Mongolia's opening ceremony outfits to Eritrea's stunning ski suit, these are our pick of the best outfits at Milan Cortina.
Haiti’s hand-painted Winter Olympics uniforms turn censorship into an act of creative defiance and national pride.
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