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.

Haiti's Winter Olympic uniform is a statement of history and perseverance.

Haiti’s Winter Olympians bring history pride and resilience to Milan Cortina despite IOC limits on political symbols.

The lewks are in! Dressed in Stella Jean originals, Haitian athletes are making a statement at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.

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.

Stella Jean’s Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics designs honor Haiti’s history and global diaspora after Olympic rules forced a creative pivot. After

MILAN (AP) — Mittens versus gloves? Hats against headbands? Merino wool over Mongolian cashmere? Fashion is its own competitor in any Olympics, from team uniforms at the opening and closing ceremonies to individual looks in the stadiums and — during the Winter Games — on the slopes.

The troubled Caribbean country, Haiti, has fielded two athletes for the Milan Cortina Winter Games, and they will proudly wear Haitian