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What started as one of Formula 1’s biggest rumours became real on February 1, 2024, when Ferrari announced that Lewis Hamilton would join the team on a multi-year contract starting in 2025. Hamilton, who was 39 at the time, had recently renewed his Mercedes contract, but a clause allowed him to leave at the end of 2024, making this historic move possible. His leaving ended an amazing 12-year partnership with Mercedes that brought six Drivers’ Championships, eight Constructors’ titles, and many memorable wins. At Ferrari, Hamilton will race alongside Charles Leclerc, taking the place of Carlos Sainz.
For fans, it brought together the sport’s most successful race winner with its most famous and passionate team, giving Hamilton a new chance to win an eighth world championship. Many thought they would never see Hamilton, after so many years with Mercedes, racing for Ferrari. Since Ferrari has not won a Drivers’ Championship since 2007, this move comes with big expectations and is already seen as one of the most important and exciting moments in recent Formula 1 history.
Talking about his departure, Hamilton showed deep thanks for everything he had achieved with Mercedes while saying it was time to take on a new challenge. “I have had an amazing 11 years with this team and I’m so proud of what we have achieved together,” Hamilton said. “Mercedes has been part of my life since I was 13 years old. It’s a place where I have grown up, so making the decision to leave was one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make. But the time is right for me to take this step and I’m excited to be taking on a new challenge.”
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff was equally reflective, describing Hamilton as “an important part of Mercedes motorsport history” and recognizing the extraordinary success they shared. “In terms of a team-driver pairing, our relationship with Lewis has become the most successful the sport has seen, and that’s something we can look back on with pride,” Wolff said. “We accept Lewis’s decision to seek a fresh challenge, and our opportunities for the future are exciting to contemplate. But for now, we still have one season to go, and we are focused on going racing to deliver a strong 2024.”
Lewis Hamilton (left) and Max Verstappen make the podium at the Canadian Grand Prix | Image: Formula 1
Ferrari chairman John Elkann’s respect for Hamilton was well known before the deal, and the two had reportedly built a friendship over several meetings. Ferrari had reached out to Hamilton more than once, but talks only became serious in the winter before the announcement. The financial details were not officially shared, but early reports suggested Hamilton’s annual salary was at least £40 million, with some estimates putting the total package even higher. Hamilton joins Ferrari alongside Charles Leclerc, taking the seat that Carlos Sainz previously held.
Since joining Mercedes in 2013, Hamilton has helped make the team one of Formula 1’s strongest. He won six of his seven Drivers’ Championships with Mercedes, and the team won eight straight Constructors’ Championships from 2014 to 2021. Their record-breaking partnership marked an era, so Hamilton’s move to Ferrari is a big moment for the team, the driver, and fans everywhere.
Lewis Hamilton finished 3rd in the 2023 Driver’s Standings with 234 points. | Image: Formula 1
Hamilton’s departure left Mercedes with one of its biggest driver choices in over ten years. George Russell, who had already proven himself by winning a Grand Prix after joining the main team in 2022, was ready to take on a bigger role, while reserve driver Mick Schumacher was one of the young talents available in the wider Mercedes group. Finding someone able to replace Hamilton was never going to be easy because the team was losing more than just a successful driver—it was losing the key person behind its most successful period.
Mercedes eventually focused on the next generation by promoting highly rated junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who moved up from Formula 2 to join Russell in 2025 at just 18 years old. This bold choice let the Silver Arrows start creating a new identity around two drivers who came through its junior program, with Russell and Antonelli kept for the 2026 season. Hamilton’s move created important new chapters for both teams: Ferrari gained one of Formula 1’s best drivers, while Mercedes put its future in the hands of a promising new generation.
Elias Albay is the Founder and Director of Many Men Magazine, a Toronto-based digital publication dedicated to promoting modern masculinity through style, culture, and self-improvement. What started as a personal turning point became a purposeful platform. — born from Elias’ desire to create something meaningful after completing his studies and finding no career path that truly matched his ambitions. With a background in Civil Engineering from York University and experience in Commercial Flight Operations at CAE, he applied skills, and resilience from both fields to forge a new path.
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When you think of Milan, sport is the first thing that comes to anybody’s mind. Fashion houses such as Prada, Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, and Moschino have helped turn the city into one of the world’s style capitals, setting trends that reach far beyond Italy’s borders. From February 6 to 22, however, Milan will share the spotlight with the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, welcoming athletes from around the world to a celebration of sport set against a backdrop synonymous with design, craftsmanship, and creativity.
That might be why this year’s Olympic uniforms seem so well-suited to the occasion. As with recent Games, national kits are more than just team outfits—they show off culture, heritage, and identity. Big names like Ralph Lauren, Emporio Armani, Moncler, adidas, and Lululemon have each added their own touch, designing collections that mix style with the needs of top winter athletes. Some focus on tradition and craftsmanship, while others highlight new technical features, but all aim to represent their country on one of sport’s biggest stages.
From hand-painted ceremonial jackets and luxurious cashmere creations to iconic knitwear and bold Opening Ceremony looks, the best uniforms often tell a story before an athlete even steps onto the field. Ahead of Milano Cortina 2026, we’ve rounded up some of the standout Olympic uniforms revealed so far—and a few of them are available for fans looking to bring a little Olympic style into their own wardrobe.
Before we look at the full list, a few collections caught our attention right away. Whether it was great skill, a strong link to national traditions, or just a design that made us stop scrolling, these are the uniforms that impressed us most ahead of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.
While every country offers something special, these are our top picks from this year’s lineup:
Team Canada x Lululemon | Image: Supplied / Lululemon
1. Team Canada by Lululemon
Country: Canada
Official Outfitter: Lululemon
Standout Piece: Opening Ceremony Vest
Inspired By: Canadian Landscapes & Winter Scenery
Signature Feature: Maple Leaf Design
We have to start with Oh Canada! And this year, Team Canada steps into the spotlight at Milano Cortina 2026, they’ll do so wearing a collection that feels unmistakably Canadian. Lululemon has taken the country’s most recognizable symbol—the maple leaf—and transformed it into the centrepiece of a wardrobe built for some of the biggest moments of the Olympic Games. From Opening Ceremony appearances to medal celebrations, every piece carries a sense of national pride.
Milano Cortina 2026 marks the third Olympic Games partnership between Team Canada and Lululemon, and this time, the collection feels balanced and practical. The oversized Opening Ceremony vest immediately grabs attention, while the deeper reds, icy northern tones, and athlete-inspired details give the collection its own personality. This year, Lululemon went all in on creating uniforms; instead of being designed for a single event, the pieces are designed for athletes to likely continue wearing long after the Olympic flame is extinguished in Italy.
Team Italia x EA7 Emporio Armani | Image: Supplied / EA7 Emporio Armani
Team Italia x EA7 Emporio Armani | Image: Supplied / EA7 Emporio Armani
2. Team Italia By EA7 Emporio Armani
Country: Italy
Official Outfitter: EA7 Emporio Armani
Standout Piece: Opening Ceremony Uniform
Inspired By: Italian Elegance & Alpine Heritage
Signature Feature: A Blend of Performance & Italian Style
As the host nation of Milano Cortina 2026, Team Italy enters the Winter Games with both home advantage and a collection designed by one of the country’s most iconic fashion houses. EA7 Emporio Armani has once again delivered a look that feels distinctly Italian, combining clean tailoring, understated sophistication, and technical performance into a collection worthy of the Olympic stage. Inspired by Italy’s mountain landscapes and world-renowned design culture, the uniforms strike a balance between sport and style, proving that when it comes to dressing athletes for the world’s biggest events, few countries do it quite like Italy.
Team USA x Ralph Lauren | Image: Supplied / Ralph Lauren
3. Team USA by Ralph Lauren
Country: United States
Official Outfitter: Ralph Lauren
Standout Piece: Opening Ceremony Wool Coat
Inspired By: American Heritage & Alpine Sport
Signature Feature: Classic Red, White and Blue Styling
Ralph Lauren returns as Team USA’s official outfitter for its 10th Winter Olympics, blending American heritage with classic style. For the Opening Ceremony, athletes will wear winter-white wool coats with wooden toggle closures, American-flag knit sweaters, and tailored trousers, creating a polished look Ralph Lauren is known for. The Closing Ceremony outfits have a sportier vibe, featuring colour-blocked puffer jackets, wool turtlenecks, and white utility trousers inspired by vintage ski wear. Knit hats and suede alpine boots with red laces complete the look, reflecting the upbeat spirit Ralph Lauren brings to Team USA. David Lauren, Chief Branding and Innovation Officer, says the uniforms are designed to be both timeless and modern, reflecting the passion, confidence, and commitment to quality that define the American Olympic team.
Team Great Britain x Adidas & Ben Sherman | Image: Supplied
4. Team Great Britain By Adidas & Ben Sherman
Country: United Kingdom
Official Outfitter: adidas & Ben Sherman
Standout Piece: Opening Ceremony Collection
Inspired By: British Heritage & The Dolomite Mountains
Signature Feature: Modern Union Jack Details
Team Great Britain is heading to Milano Cortina 2026 with a collection shaped by two well-known British brands. Adidas is responsible for performance apparel, bringing bold Union Jack designs to modern winter-sport outfits. Ben Sherman is back as the official ceremonial outfitter for the fourth Olympics in a row. The collection blends athletic functionality with classic British style, featuring wool dogtooth topcoats, mock-neck sweaters with raised-stripe Union Jack patterns, and oversized Fair Isle knitwear inspired by the Dolomite Mountains. There is also a special collaboration with five-time Olympic medallist Tom Daley, who designed the cable-knit scarves and winter hats that Team GB’s flagbearers will wear at the Games.
Adidas specialist sports design director Jacqueline King said, “Our ambition was to create kits that not only help athletes tackle the challenges of winter sports but also capture what makes the Games so special. We have done this through a focus on simple yet powerful design, which embodies the character of each nation.” This approach is clear in Team GB’s uniforms, which look modern but still reflect the country’s strong sporting and design traditions.
Brazil might not be the first country you think of for winter sports, but its Milano Cortina 2026 collection stands out as one of the most stylish for the upcoming Games. Moncler is once again the official sponsor and gear provider for Team Brazil’s Opening and Closing Ceremony uniforms, and also designs the Alpine ski team’s outfits. The Italian brand, known for luxury mountain clothing, has created a collection for the Brazilian Team featuring quilted down jackets, technical parkas, and elegant layering pieces in crisp ivory and white. There’s also a sleek race suit, designed with Brazilian skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen and featuring star-inspired details, that combines Moncler’s mountain heritage with Brazil’s growing role in winter sports and is ready for the Olympic spotlight.
Team France x Le Coq Sportif | Image: Supplied / Le Coq Sportif
Team France x Le Coq Sportif | Image: Supplied / Le Coq Sportif
6. Team France By Le Coq Sportif
Country: France
Official Outfitter: Le Coq Sportif
Standout Piece: Opening Ceremony Collection
Inspired By: French Sporting Heritage & the Tricolour
Signature Feature: A Modern Reimagining of the French Flag
Le Coq Sportif brings its signature French style to Team France’s Olympic wardrobe, blending high-performance winter gear with the country’s well-known elegance. For Milano Cortina 2026, the collection draws on the French tricolour, updating the classic blue, white, and red with softer tones such as icy blue, cream, and muted red. The designs feature ergonomic cuts, technical fabrics, and winter-ready construction, along with subtle 1970s touches such as zip-up sweatshirts with wide collars, straight-leg trousers, and recycled sherpa accents. The brand has also given the French flag a fresh look by using pigments on crumpled fabric and spray-painted finishes, creating patterns that resemble a topographic map. The outfits are completed with Vibram outdoor boots and knit hats that display the Team France name and Olympic emblem, bringing together tradition and new ideas. As Le Coq Sportif says, “From frosty blue sweatshirts inspired by the 1976 archives to elegant duffle coats worn on the catwalks, each creation embodies exceptional French craftsmanship.”
Team Haiti x Stella Jean | Image: Supplied / Stella Jean
Team Haiti x Stella Jean | Image: Supplied / Stella Jean
7. Haiti By Stella Jean
Country: Haiti
Official Outfitter: Stella Jean
Standout Piece: Opening Ceremony Uniform
Inspired By: Haitian Art, Culture & Resilience
Signature Feature: Hand-Painted Artwork and Artisan Craftsmanship
Haiti’s team is sure to stand out at the Olympics. Their Milano-Cortina 2026 uniforms, designed by Italian-Haitian designer Stella Jean, look more like art than typical Olympic outfits. For the Opening Ceremony, the uniforms feature artwork inspired by Haitian artist Edouard Duval-Carrié, such as a bold red horse set against bright blue skies and green landscapes. What makes them even more special is that each piece was hand-painted by Italian artisans, giving the collection a unique touch. Former alpine skiing champion Pietro Vitalini inspired the designs, which celebrate Haiti’s creativity and cultural heritage.
Team Australia x Sportscraft & Karbon | Image: Supplied / Sportscraft & Karbon
8. Team Australia By Sportscraft & Karbon
Country: Australia
Official Outfitter: Sportscraft
Standout Piece: Opening Ceremony Collection
Inspired By: Australia’s Olympic Heritage
Signature Feature: Hidden Tribute to Every Australian Winter Olympian
Australia’s Milano Cortina 2026 collection looks back while celebrating the athletes who keep shaping the country’s Olympic story. Made with Sportscraft, the uniforms are inspired by Australia’s Olympic styles from the 1990s, showing classic green-and-gold colours, gold buttons, and a timeless look that feels both familiar and fresh. More than just how they look, the collection has a deeper meaning, with the names of every Australian Winter Olympian woven into the clothes and past gold medallists shown in gold. Indigenous artwork by David Bosun and Paul Fleming adds extra meaning, honouring the diversity and heritage of Australia’s sports community.
For Beijing 2022 curler and Milano Cortina 2026 hopeful Dean Hewitt, the collection serves as a reminder of what it means to represent Australia on the Olympic stage. “Wearing the Sportscraft uniform is an immense honour — a symbol of excellence, unity and national pride,” he said. Hewitt also spoke about seeing the names of past Olympians incorporated into the design, noting that it highlights how every athlete becomes part of something much larger than themselves. It’s this connection between past and present that makes Team Australia’s collection one of the most meaningful uniforms heading into Milano Cortina 2026.
Team Mongolia x Goyol Cashmere | Image: Supplied Goyol Cashmere
Team Mongolia x Goyol Cashmere | Image: Supplied Goyol Cashmere
9. Team Mongolia By Goyol Cashmere
Country: Mongolia
Official Outfitter: Goyol Cashmere
Standout Piece: Opening Ceremony Uniform
Inspired By: Mongolian Heritage & Traditional Deel Garments
Signature Feature: Premium Cashmere and Traditional Embroidery
If there is one team sure to catch everyone’s eye before any medals are won, it’s Mongolia. Every year, the country creates some of the most eye-catching Olympic uniforms, and Milano Cortina 2026 is no exception. Made by Goyol Cashmere, the collection is inspired by the traditional deel, blending Mongolia’s nomadic roots with a modern, stylish silhouette that remains elegant while preserving its cultural significance. Soft cashmere fabrics, detailed embroidery, silk touches, and horn-inspired designs showcase the skill for which Mongolia is famous, while the neat tailoring adds a modern feel. In a group full of technical jackets and sports gear, Team Mongolia offers something completely different at the Winter Games—a look that honours heritage, art, and national pride, and is probably our favourite from the Milano Cortina Olympics.
Team Norway x Dale Of Norway | Image: Supplied / Dale of Norway
10. Team Norway By Dale of Norway
Country: Norway
Official Outfitter: Dale of Norway
Standout Piece: Official Team Sweater
Inspired By: Norwegian Skiing Traditions
Signature Feature: Traditional Nordic Knit Patterns
Made by Dale of Norway, the brand responsible for Norway’s official Olympic knitwear since the Cortina Winter Games in 1956, Team Norway’s Milano Cortina 2026 collection pays homage to the country’s deep-rooted winter sports culture. Leading the collection is a high-neck, half-zip sweater crafted from pure Norwegian wool on the exterior and soft merino wool on the inside, combining warmth, comfort, and craftsmanship. Traditional Nordic geometric patterns in deep red and navy blue sit against a soft white backdrop, creating a look that feels as at home today as it did decades ago. Returning to Cortina 70 years after producing its first Olympic sweater for Norway, Dale of Norway has delivered a collection that stays true to its heritage while reminding everyone why Norwegian knitwear remains iconic in the world of winter sport.
The best Olympic uniforms have a way of living on long after the flame is extinguished. Years from now, people may forget the final medal table, but they’ll still remember the maple leaf across Canada’s Opening Ceremony vest, Italy’s unmistakable Armani tailoring, or Mongolia’s stunning cashmere craftsmanship. If one of these collections caught your eye, keep an eye on the official outfitters in the months ahead. Many of the pieces featured at Milano Cortina 2026 are already available—or will be released to the public—giving fans the chance to own a small piece of Olympic history while celebrating the brands and designers helping define the style of these Winter Games.
Elias Albay is the Founder and Director of Many Men Magazine, a Toronto-based digital publication dedicated to promoting modern masculinity through style, culture, and self-improvement. What started as a personal turning point became a purposeful platform. — born from Elias’ desire to create something meaningful after completing his studies and finding no career path that truly matched his ambitions. With a background in Civil Engineering from York University and experience in Commercial Flight Operations at CAE, he applied skills, and resilience from both fields to forge a new path.