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.

From ancient history to modern, sleek designs, here are some of the best outfits athletes will wear during the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate donned his Minions costume at the 2026 Winter Olympics in the men's short program, days after he received approval for the music.

From sequins to tailored suits, the world’s best skaters brought their best fashion to Milan. Figure skating is a very unique sport at the Olympics. It’s not quite like anything else at either the Winter or Summer Olympics.

Figure skating fans who tuned in to see the highly anticipated performance from Madison Chock and Evan Bates at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics on Wednesday may have noticed a slight change in their routine.

Since their debut at the Milano Cortina opening ceremony, Team Canada’s Olympic outfits have sparked mixed reactions from Canadians.

McKinnon designed 15 costumes for the 2026 Winter Games, including outfits for the three American women’s figure skaters—Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn, and Isabeau Levito—as well as American pair ice dancers Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko, and Korean figure skaters Haein Lee and Jia Shin.

The 2026 Winter Olympics are not just a global sporting spectacle. It is also a massive business engine that drives billions in sponsorships, broadcasting rights, and brand partnerships worldwide. While athletes compete under national flags with dreams of bringing