Haiti’s Winter Olympics kit redesigned at last minute to fit IOC guidelines
Designer Stella Jean forced to paint over image of revolutionary on ski suits after being told it breached rules Winter Olympics live – latest updates The designer behind the Haitian team’s uniform for the 2026 Winter Olympics has said she had to redesign their ski suits for the opening ceremony after being told they did not comply with the guidelines on athlete expression by the International Olympic Committee. The uniforms, designed by the Haitian-Italian designer Stella Jean, were based on a 2006 painting of the formerly enslaved revolutionary Toussaint Louverture riding a horse by the Haitian artist Edouard Duval-Carrié. Louverture, who led the successful revolt that established the world’s first Black republic in 1804, had been central to Jean’s initial design. Continue reading...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What changes were made to Haiti's Winter Olympics kit?
Haiti's Winter Olympics kit was redesigned at the last minute to comply with International Olympic Committee guidelines.
Q:What incident occurred at the Louvre involving a painting?
A leak damaged a 19th Century painting, contributing to the Louvre's ongoing setbacks.
Q:Who was Robert Tinney?
Robert Tinney was an artist known for illustrating Byte magazine and the birth of personal computers.
Q:What was the cause of Robert Tinney's passing?
Robert Tinney passed away at the age of 78.
Q:What is the significance of the 19th Century painting damaged at the Louvre?
The damaged painting is part of the Louvre's collection and its deterioration marks a setback for the museum.