{"id":35883,"date":"2026-07-13T11:46:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T15:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/design-providers.com\/rise\/artists-designers-storytellers-hope-their-haiti-outlasts-the-world-cup\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T11:46:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T15:46:14","slug":"artists-designers-storytellers-hope-their-haiti-outlasts-the-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/design-providers.com\/rise\/artists-designers-storytellers-hope-their-haiti-outlasts-the-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Artists, designers, storytellers hope their Haiti outlasts the World Cup\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-summary-title\">Overview:<\/h2>\n<p>Haiti\u2019s appearance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 inspired Haitian artists, designers and cultural storytellers to reshape how the nation is perceived globally. Through fuller creations off the soccer field, many aim to ensure the world sees more than a crisis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off, as Haiti\u2019s uniform drew international attention when FIFA rejected imagery for being \u201cpolitical,\u201d the back-and-forth also drew a broader key question: Who gets to tell Haiti\u2019s story?<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Haitian fashion designers, multidisciplinary artists, marketers and other storytellers answered resoundingly: We do.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLike every country, we have challenges,\u201d painter <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bachbid5\/\">Bacheler Jean Pierre<\/a> said. \u201cBut we are also people of joy, hope, art, dance, color, freedom and pride.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.identityboutik.com\/products\/from-ashes-to-glory-by-bachelor-haiti-2026-world-cup-scarf\"><em>From Ashes to Glory<\/em>,<\/a> a painting depicting Haitian players celebrating, became part of a collaboration with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.identityboutik.com\/products\/from-ashes-to-glory-by-bachelor-haiti-2026-world-cup-scarf-copy\">Identity Boutik<\/a>, a clothing and accessories brand founded by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jessica_vieux\/\">Jessica Vieux<\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">Versions of the Haiti 2026 World Cup Flag featuring the \u201cAshes to Glory\u201d original painting by Bacheler Jean-Pierre and, in the last photo, Grenadier Frantzdy Pierrot with Jean Pierre. Photos courtesy of Jean-Pierre\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">Versions of the Haiti 2026 World Cup Flag featuring the \u201cAshes to Glory\u201d original painting by Bacheler Jean-Pierre and, in the last photo, Grenadier Frantzdy Pierrot with Jean Pierre. Photos courtesy of Jean-Pierre\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">Versions of the Haiti 2026 World Cup Flag featuring the \u201cAshes to Glory\u201d original painting by Bacheler Jean-Pierre and, in the last photo, Grenadier Frantzdy Pierrot with Jean Pierre. Photos courtesy of Jean-Pierre\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">Versions of the Haiti 2026 World Cup Flag featuring the \u201cAshes to Glory\u201d original painting by Bacheler Jean-Pierre and, in the last photo, Grenadier Frantzdy Pierrot with Jean Pierre. Photos courtesy of Jean-Pierre\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe scarf reflects who we are as Haitians,\u201d he explains. \u201cWe are loud, energetic and full of life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With lighting speed, many creatives took to their art to take advantage of the attention \u2013 and possibility to earn a living \u2013 to share their version of Haiti through an array of art, merchandise and other products spotlighting the country\u2019s beauty and history. Such depictions are what Haitian storytellers hope remain with global audiences, including fellow Haitians, long after the World Cup wraps up.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-spotlighting-the-culture-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spotlighting the culture\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jeanrenerinvil\/\">Jean-Ren\u00e9 Rinvil<\/a>, is among many who used their art as the foundation for wearable designs. He created a series of World Cup-inspired jerseys featuring handpainted symbols that he says was never simply about soccer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis is an opportunity to show the world who we really are, and to keep telling that story long after the World Cup,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2018Eske w pare\u201d (Are you ready) World Cup jersey by Jean-Ren\u00e9 Rinvil<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Haitian American illustrator <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lalucien\/\">Lyne Lucien<\/a>, representation begins with reclaiming who gets to tell Haiti\u2019s story.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Haiti\u2019s official artist for Fox Sports\u2019 FIFA World Cup 2026 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DX7jLw3FSPi\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\">Global Artist Series<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DYVFcPtldIh\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\">Sports Illustrated<\/a> World Cup covers, Lucien\u2019s design purposely extends beyond soccer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To move away from the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Poverty_porn\">\u2018poverty porn\u2019<\/a> storytelling that reduces Haiti to its hardships at the expense of its assets, the visual artist\u2019s work focuses on more than the athletes. She highlights iconic elements \u2014 such as traditional Haitian dancers in <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/karabelaglam.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOoo6xS0ZjXqsD8TNp-ULbnkuIxzCgJ3pZLTGM2XkencB5KHjoqbO\">karabela<\/a>, a tap-tap bus, the Citadelle Laferri\u00e8re, the statue of Jean-Jacques Dessalines \u2014 and the lush landscapes, marketplaces and everyday moments that define Haitian life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFor audiences accustomed to viewing Haiti in crisis, post the World Cup, my work offers another perspective \u2014 one centered on beauty, joy and belonging,\u201d she said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey finally get to see who we are,\u201d Lucien continued. \u201cWe are not pain. We are not suffering. We are actually love, joy, creative, smart, ambitious, bold people.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">FIFA World Cup 2026 Haiti covers designed by Lyne Lucien for Fox Sports (left) and Sports Illustrated (right) and details pulled from them. Courtesy of Lyne Lucien\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">FIFA World Cup 2026 Haiti covers designed by Lyne Lucien for Fox Sports (left) and Sports Illustrated (right) and details pulled from them. Courtesy of Lyne Lucien\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">FIFA World Cup 2026 Haiti covers designed by Lyne Lucien for Fox Sports (left) and Sports Illustrated (right) and details pulled from them. Courtesy of Lyne Lucien\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-fashioning-new-narratives\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fashioning new narratives<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similarly, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cluberitaj.com\">Club Eritaj<\/a>, founded by Haitian Americans seeking to maintain a deeper connection to home, uses fashion as a vehicle for cultural storytelling. Their SS26 Made To Be Kept Dossier 01 limited debut collection pieces are intended to live beyond match day. Each design element honors pivotal moments, symbols and values that have shaped the nation and its legacy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Eritaj Ball\u2122, for example, centers on 1804, the year Haiti became the first Black Republic. It features six <em>v\u00e8v\u00e8<\/em>, sacred cultural symbols associated with Vodou <em>lwa<\/em>. Another design, the Eritaj Number 18 jersey, symbolizes a recurring thread in Haitian history: May 18, Haitian Flag Day, November 18, both for the Verti\u00e8res battle and Haiti\u2019s second World Cup qualification.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">Items from Club Eritaj\u2019s limited debut collection, SS26 Made To Be Kept Dossier 01 courtesy of Club Eritaj\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">Items from Club Eritaj\u2019s limited debut collection, SS26 Made To Be Kept Dossier 01 courtesy of Club Eritaj\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For painter <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oursols\/?hl=en\">Naderson Saint-Pierre<\/a>, and fashion designer Daveed Baptise, the World Cup was an obvious opportunity to present Haiti\u2019s story through fashion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pair crafted a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DaJjZ62jivu\/?img_index=3&amp;igsh=ejluZ3FkMHpnaGo4\">custom duffel bag<\/a> featured in <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8p7c1I_sajQ\">KidSuper Spring 2027 Menswear by Colm Dillane<\/a>, completing the piece in just two days. Through its imagery of market vendors, baskets of produce, vibrant color palette and Haitian folk-art-inspired figures, the travel bag showcases everyday community life, commerce and resilience.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baptiste said the collaboration was made special, \u201cNot just because my designs are involved, but I get to collaborate with other Haitian artists doing incredible things. That\u2019s inspiring.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">the duffel bag by Naderson Saint-Pierre and Daveed Baptiste for KidSuper Spring 2027 Menswear Collection. Photos by Genesis Bonilla\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">The duffel bag by Naderson Saint-Pierre and Daveed Baptiste for KidSuper Spring 2027 Menswear Collection. Photos by Genesis Bonilla\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Haitians around the world rallied behind the national team, Peterson Derelus, founder of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/peopleofclothing.myshopify.com\/?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAdGRleASheRFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadRGbhgXeSTXEvAligMhoo6_ztw5yy9taFmrVAbCb1SjlYhcG8Xpt7t0b222Q_aem_FZFFnDnGwMm-5dMXeibIrA\">People of Clothing<\/a>, was inspired to create a World Cup-themed jacket he then<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DZioQRVqK4P\/?igsh=MThuOW8xbWhidG96eg%3D%3D\"> gifted to Haiti\u2019s players<\/a> before their first game. Featuring symbols rooted in Haiti\u2019s revolutionary history, including N\u00e8g Mawon, the national crest, \u2018Grenadye Alaso\u2019 and the hibiscus flower.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI hope to build a platform that celebrates identity, honors heritage and unites communities through the power of fashion and sport,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"> Members of the Haiti national football team wearing Gade Vedette clothing. Courtesy of Gandhi LaBelle<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">The Haiti 2026 Soccer Letterman by People of Clothing showcases many symbols. Photo courtesy of Peterson Derelus.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/haitiantimes.com\/2024\/10\/12\/garvenchy-nicolas-1804-capois-fashion\/\">Garvenchy Nicolas, founder of Vinsh\u0113k, each collection is both an archive of cultural memory and a lesson in Haitian history. His \u201cAyiti\u2019 World Cup 1974-2026 Emmanuel \u201cManno\u201d Sanon Heritage Jersey honors the legendary Haitian striker from the 1974 FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than designing around trends, Nicolas approaches each collection as an opportunity to explore history and identity. Similar to his \u201cGrenadier\u201d Heritage Jersey honoring the warriors who carried a nation\u2019s hopes onto the global stage or his<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DYimF4ljABx\/?img_index=2&amp;igsh=dzlpMmRiOXl5NWV1\"> Ayiti Tribe World Cup Jersey Dress<\/a> in collaboration with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tadiatoussaint\/\">Tadia Toussaint<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">The \u201c1804 I\u2019m so Haitian\u201d collection by Vinsh\u0113k.<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">Screenshot<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">Screenshot<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">Screenshot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThrough research, collaborations,\u00a0 historical references, and carefully crafted narratives, I introduce audiences to stories they may never have encountered otherwise,\u201d Nicolas said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Gandhi LaBelle, founder of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gadevedette\/\">Gade Vedette<\/a>, fashion is about visibility, confidence and changing perceptions. Born in New York to Haitian parents from Jacmel and Les Cayes and raised in the Philadelphia area, LaBelle created the brand after noticing a gap in how Haiti was represented through fashion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Haitian Creole, <em>gade ved\u00e8t<\/em> roughly translates to \u201clook at that star,\u201d a phrase that became the foundation of the brand\u2019s identity and motto: \u2018Design to be Seen.\u2019 Drawing on his communications background and social media expertise, his recent collection went viral, turning Gade Vedette into a full-time business.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For LaBelle, his brand is a way to challenge stereotypes and celebrate Haitian excellence beyond moments like Flag Day or the World Cup.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI want people to wear their heritage every day,\u201d he said. \u201cHaitians deserve to be seen for our creativity, our confidence and everything we contribute, not just the headlines.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<span id=\"wordads-inline-marker\" style=\"display: none;\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"jp-relatedposts-headline\"><em>Related<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview: Haiti\u2019s appearance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 inspired Haitian artists, designers and cultural storytellers to reshape how the nation is perceived globally. Through fuller creations off the soccer field, many aim to ensure the world sees more than a crisis. 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Through fuller creations off the soccer field, many aim to ensure the world sees more than a crisis. 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