Haiti Winter Olympics Uniform Debuts at Milano Cortina 2026

Haiti’s Winter Olympics uniform carries a calm sense of intention. The palette, the artwork, and the way it moves in a winter landscape feel thoughtful and measured—less about spectacle, more about presence.

Designed by Stella Jean for Milano Cortina 2026, the uniforms mark Haiti’s first appearance at the Winter Games. Rather than chasing tradition or leaning into contrast for shock value, the collection focuses on clarity. It reflects where Haiti comes from, and how it chooses to be seen.

Each uniform is hand-painted in Italy, inspired by the art of Edouard Duval-Carrié. The process matters here. These are not graphic prints or symbolic motifs applied for effect; they are surfaces built slowly, intentionally. The result feels closer to storytelling than styling—fabric used as a quiet record of culture, memory, and continuity.

The uniforms were crafted with the help of former ski champion Pietro Vitalini, ensuring they meet the demands of alpine competition. That balance between performance and expression is key. Nothing here feels ornamental. Every element serves both function and meaning, allowing Haiti’s athletes, Richi Viano and Stevenson Savart, to compete without compromise.

What stands out most is restraint. In a space often defined by spectacle, Haiti’s approach is measured and sincere. As Jean has said, this isn’t about fashion for fashion’s sake—it’s about responsibility. About being present. About letting visibility speak softly, but clearly.

Haiti may be new to the Winter Olympics, but this debut doesn’t feel tentative. It feels grounded. A nation arriving not to explain itself, but simply to stand—fully, confidently, and beautifully—in the snow.

For more on the Winter Olympics, make sure to checkout Brazil's uniforms here.