Meet Stevenson Savart of Haiti, the Caribbean nation's first cross-country skier to compete at the Winter Olympics.
Although the International Olympic Committee flagged an issue with the political nature of the uniform, Stella Jean’s designs are stunning.
The athletes from the Caribbean nation wanted their appearances to honor their country’s heritage. The result is looks that stand out.
Haiti’s hand-painted Winter Olympics uniforms turn censorship into an act of creative defiance and national pride.
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.
Stevenson Savart carries Haiti’s flag at Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, marking a historic moment for the nation.
Haiti's Winter Olympic uniform is a statement of history and perseverance.
Haiti debuts at Milano Cortina 2026 in the Olympics' only hand-painted uniforms. Designed by Stella Jean, these vibrant looks celebrate Caribbean heritage in style.
Stella Jean’s Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics designs honor Haiti’s history and global diaspora after Olympic rules forced a creative pivot. After
At the Milan Cortina Games, Stevenson Savart became the first cross-country skier to compete for Haiti at the Winter Olympics. As he crossed the finish line 64th, he took a bow while the crowd cheered him on.
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