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We are enduring a never-ending winter freeze here in New York City, but over in Milan, one of the fashion capitals of the world and the host of this year’s Winter Olympics, athletes from around the world are giving us a little cold-weather inspiration. Sure, we might not have custom-made Ralph Lauren jackets custom or flowing Moncler puffer skirts, but we have a deep, burning desire to feel warmth for once, and that qualifies us to weigh in on what everyone’s heading down the Italian slopes in. Following the Opening Ceremony, where all the countries show off their uniforms, we’ve rounded up the most notable looks.
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The Italians (known for their proclivity for fashion) are in Giorgio Armani’s final kits. The beloved designer, a fixture of Milanese fashion, passed away last year at the age of 91. A deluge of models, led by Vittoria Ceretti, wore his signature Armani suits in red, green, and white, representing the Italian flag and serving as a tribute to the designer.
As for the athletes’ looks, apart from the red and green on the collars of their knits, the suits are very subdued, blending into their (faux) arctic background in a way that says, “We don’t need to be loud to get noticed.” Respect.
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If anyone’s going to be designing the Americans’ uniforms, it’s going to be Americana king Ralph Lauren. The designer infused his classic mix of clean and cozy into festive Fair Isle sweaters paired with long, crisp white jackets that feature rope and toggle closures. The whole look makes me want to curl up with a mug of hot cocoa in a cabin with gorgeous dark-wood interiors. If anyone can make that happen expeditiously, don’t hesitate to reach out.
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Moncler’s designs for Brazil’s team are out of this world. The flowing puffer skirts (they’ll look familiar if you were a tortured And Just Like That … watcher, too) paired with the pseudo-safari hats makes me want to get out. Compliments to the chef.
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Team Haiti’s winter olympics uniforms tho>>> pic.twitter.com/rfSQZGs1Sf
— Up Next (@upnextdesigner) February 4, 2026
Italian Haitian designer Stella Jean created the kits for the small but mighty Haitian team. Her original version featured Toussaint Louverture, the formerly enslaved revolutionary and founding father of Haiti, but the International Olympic Committee said the design violated rules against political symbolism (eye roll). Jean reworked her vision, leaving behind Louverture’s horse as a symbol. If this were a fashion competition rather than a sporting event, Haiti would get the gold from me.
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Nothing is more baller than coming into a winter ceremony in mere blazers and hoodies. Chile really said, “Y’all think this is cold?”
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This team just has so much natural drip I don’t care that their Puma-made suits were pretty simple. The aura is through the roof.
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The French love fashion, so I’m deeply unsurprised they tried a little something new with very belt- and pocket-forward jackets. I’m thinking about all the sneaky hidden treasures I’d stuff in those pouches (house keys, a singular gummy worm, a beloved small pet).
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One thing about the Nigerian team is they’re going to look incredible. The green and white stripes really stand out without coming off as boisterous.
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The most unique outfit of the entire ceremony goes to this country, whose athletes are draped in traditional Saudi thobes and sudras.
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The team has pretty sick blue-and-yellow-gradient puffers. There’s only so much you can do with a massive coat, and they made it fun.
Winter Olympics let’s go China! pic.twitter.com/eDLEanLZSY
— Zhao DaShuai 东北进修🇨🇳 (@zhao_dashuai) February 6, 2026
The differing shades of blue against the white and red “China” scarves, designed by Li-Ning, are so pleasing to the eye for me.
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These outfits are certifiably groovy. The puffers have a zany yellow pattern on them with some funky cowboy hats to top them off. Yeehaw!
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I love entirely candy-red kits. They’re zesty and fun, just like Croatian cucumbers.
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The team’s electric-blue coats are transporting me to 2005. Time machine, take me away.
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A small but powerful team showing up in a really wonderful kit featuring bold, graphic line work.
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The simple yellow-and-blue coats by 4F are both bold and effective. These got the job done without being too ornate.
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These getups mostly consist of classic winter garb, but those patterned sweaters feel the coziest of all. I’d pay to be swaddled in one of those.
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Lululemon did something yummy with these maroon-and-red suits, emblazoned with absolutely gargantuan maple leaves across the front. The team is also wearing puffer skirts. Could this be winter’s biggest trend?
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I’m kind of a sucker for baby blue, so maybe I’m biased, but I love seeing a gentle pop of color in a sea of mostly white get-ups.
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Here’s another team utilizing the gradient pattern, in a design by OCHSNER SPORT, which is making me crave a Shirley Temple like nobody’s business.
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God, I love you, Ireland. Look at those casual fisherman sweaters and lush green jackets and cute shamrock beanies. Smooches and luck to the Irish.
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The Bulgarians are kind of serving candy cane, and it’s making me yearn for Christmastime, back when winter had meaning. Anyway …
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The color-blocked yellow, red, and green scarves are very fun and festive. In fact, where can I get one?
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The snowsuits’ fun, traditional textile patterns feel like a lovely cultural nod without screaming it in your face. Perhaps the British team could take note.
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This is perhaps the most wild (nearly literally) set all afternoon. The team is rolling through in jackets with very zebra-esque black-and-white stripes.
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Team Mongolia’s Olympic Outfits by Goyol Cashmere🙂↕️ pic.twitter.com/C3tIznvpOR
— Outlander Magazine (@StreetFashion01) January 24, 2026
Thank you to Goyol Cashmere for creating these incredibly charming looks. The designers reportedly drew inspiration from 13th- and 15th-century clothing from the region, making kits that feature traditional cashmere tunics and robes with silk trim.
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Decked out in gray camo-esque coats with red detailing from AlphaTauri, the powerhouse ski team is dressed perfectly. The gray says, “We’re cool blending in,” while the pops of red scream, “We know we’re the shit.”
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I bet these Alpine Pro snowsuits are warm, but wow, there is so much going on with the patterns (and the shorts over the tights). I’m not quite sure where to look, but you know what, they all looked like they were having fun, and isn’t that what counts?
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Denmark, I love you so (incredible cardamom buns and people alike), but these brown puffers are so bland. You’ll get ’em next time.
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There’s no confusion about which country these athletes are from, what with their massive “GREAT BRITAIN” scarves paired with their sweaters and hats featuring the Union Jack.
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Some of my colleagues can’t stop raving about their outfits, but the ponchos and bucket hats with all that print are a bit much for me. I fear I might find a similar outfit in the closet of a wannabe hypebeast or perhaps a baby who’s just awoken from a nap. My apologies to the Germans.
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The bright orange is kind of aggressive on the eyes, but at least we’ll never miss them in the snow.
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