Notable Looks from the 2026 Winter Olympics

We've seen some classy looks, some funny looks. some weird looks, and some fabulous looks at the Olympics this winter - and not only on the athletes, but also on the commentators and the fans. Here are some of the most notable that I came across!

The Norwegian Curlers' Pants

The Norwegian curling team has become somewhat infamous over the years for their outrageous pants, so when they showed up wearing boring solid colored pants this year, there was a bit of a flap. But never fear, they wore red-white-and-blue harlequin pants to their match against Sweden as a tribute to the late Thomas Ulsrud, a former team member who had been on the Olympic teams that wore the more memorable pants. 

The Hand-Painted Haitian Team Uniforms

Haiti may have only sent two athletes to the Games, but they dressed them in style in hand-painted outfits by Haitian-Italian designer Stella Novarino, inspired by the work of artist Edouard Duval-Carrié. 

Evan Bates and Madison Chock's Matador Costumes

For their routine set to an arrangement of "Paint It Black," Bates wore a black outfit with silver streaks down the sleeves, and Chock wore black leggings and a semi-sheer black top with lines of beading in the shape of a matador's bolero jacket, topped with a black and red skirt representing his cape. 


Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier's "Starry Night" Costumes

Gilles' dress and Poirier's shirt were the same vivid blue as the sky in Van Gogh's famous painting, and Gilles' dress was intricately beaded in blue and gold to form the swirling design of the painting. Simply stunning. 

Snoop's Houndstooth Jacket

Glimpses of Snoop's Olympic wear were always fun, but my favorite was the gorgeous red-and-black wool houndstooth jacket that he wore during the Opening Ceremonies, accessorized with a white fur hat, a large silver snowflake pendant, black leather gloves, and of course, dark glasses. 

Myles Garrett's "Girlfriend Jacket"

Snowboarder Chloe Kim's boyfriend, defensive end for the Cleveland Browns Myles Garrett, showed his support for Kim by wearing a jacket emblazoned with her photograph on the front and a list of her career highlights on the back. Adorable!

Everything Stanley Tucci Wore

Tucci was an unconventional pick for an Olympic commentator, but his knowledge of all things Italy plus his general charisma and affability made him a delightful addition to the team. Plus, he always looked stylish yet comfortable in everything from his black jacket and pants with an ivory turtleneck sweater on the red carpet to the succession of scarves he paired with his impeccably cut suits. 


Johnny Weir's Vyshyvanka

Johnny Weir showed his support for Ukraine by wearing a traditional garment called a vyshyvanka. It made me miss his and Tara Lipinski's super-coordinated outfits from 2022 a little less. (They still looked fantastic, just a little less matchy this time around.)

All The Female Ice Skaters in Pants

 

I'm old enough to remember the scandal when Debi Thomas competed in pants at the 1988 Calgary Winter Games, and also to have seen the rise of athleticism in addition to grace in figure skating, so I loved how many of the women wore pants during their routines.  

Ilia Malinin's Outfits

Malinin's outfits had just the right amount of sparkle and pizzazz without being so over-the-top as to distract from his skating skills. They were fantastic looks from designer Ito Satomi. 

Anastasiia Gubanova's "Ghost" Costume

Gubanova skated to music from the movie "Ghost," and the back of her outfit bore the silhouettes of a man and woman facing each other outlined in black cording. 


Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson's Tartan Outfits

Fear and Gibson opened their free to dance to the song "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" in a nod to both The Proclaimers' and Gibson's Scottish heritage by wearing coordinating tartan outfits. [Note: My very unscientific research says this tartan is the Princess Elizabeth tartan. It's definitely not the Gibson tartan.]

The Curling Stone Hats

Fans sported several styles of curling stone hats, including painted foam versions and "Crocheted by Nana" versions. 

Aggressive Patriotism from All Nations

Fans of Team USA showed up as Uncle Sam and American eagles, but Team Canada responded with maple leaf gloves and Mountie uniforms, and everybody from Finland to Norway to Italy had flags on their faces and clothing. 


The Olympians' Children

There's nothing quite as delightful as seeing Olympians celebrate with their small children, especially when the kids are wearing fabulous sweaters and cozy winter gear - in team colors, of course. 


Jordan Cowan's White Suit

You may not recognize Jordan Cowan's name, but I bet you've seen him in his white suit: He's the figure skater-turned cameraman who's catching that amazing on-ice footage by skating alongside the Olympians with a self-designed camera rig. He manages to be both barely noticeable and impossible not to watch. 


But don't forget to watch the Closing Ceremony on Sunday evening - there's such to be more noteworthy fashion moments!