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 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

The lewks are in! Dressed in Stella Jean originals, Haitian athletes are making a statement at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.

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

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.

Mongolian brand Goyol Cashmere launched its Olympic looks last month to instant internet acclaim. The designers were inspired by the “warrior spirit” of Mongolians who, for thousands of years, used cashmere to endure the brutal winters of the Central Asian highlands, the company wrote on social media.

The opening ceremony for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games is now underway. • Competition has already kicked off: Curling, figure skating, hockey and snowboarding all officially began ahead of the opening ceremony.

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