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The Guardian — World News02-1349enriched

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...

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Why was Haiti's Winter Olympics kit redesigned at last minute?

It was redesigned to fit International Olympic Committee (IOC) guidelines.

Q:Who was involved in redesigning Haiti's Winter Olympics kit?

Stella Jean was involved in the redesign of the kit.

Q:What was the reason for the last-minute change to Haiti's Olympic uniform?

The change was necessary to comply with IOC regulations.

Q:Which country's Winter Olympics kit did Stella Jean work on?

Stella Jean worked on Haiti's Winter Olympics kit.

Q:What prompted the redesign of the Olympic uniform for Haiti?

The need to adhere to International Olympic Committee guidelines prompted the redesign.