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.
Haiti’s hand-painted Winter Olympics uniforms turn censorship into an act of creative defiance and national pride.
Stevenson Savart carries Haiti’s flag at Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, marking a historic moment for the nation.
Haiti is making a statement at the Milan Cortina Winter Games with two athletes proudly representing the nation.
The athletes from the Caribbean nation wanted their appearances to honor their country’s heritage. The result is looks that stand out.
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.
Haiti's Winter Olympic uniform is a statement of history and perseverance.
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.
Stella Jean’s Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics designs honor Haiti’s history and global diaspora after Olympic rules forced a creative pivot. After
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina officially kicked off on Friday with a spectacular program that celebrated Italian art, culture, language and heritage. While host country Italy took center stage for the performance portion,