Olympic season means sports, drama and of course, some good old Olympic fashion. Every cycle, there are always a few countries that simply go above and beyond when it comes to serving national pride and cultural celebration in their official uniforms, and Mongolia never disappoints. 

Made by Mongolian fashion fashion house Goyol Cashmere, the designs are inspired by the traditional deel, the robe-like garment that Mongolians have worn for centuries. Pushing back against the more modern, standard silhouettes we’re used to seeing in global athletic wear, the outfit reflects on how strength, pride and mobility connects deeply to a Mongolian culture that goes back over a thousand years. 

Goyol unveiled the uniforms with the phrase: “What We Carried Through Winter, We Carry to the World“. The expansiveness of their vision interlinks the Mongolian connection to the ‘Eternal Blue Sky (Mönkh Khökh Tengri)’ – the sky being the highest power in Tengrism, the belief system which is a significant part of Mongolian culture – with the rich blue palette that dominates the uniform.

Goyal Cashmere said: 

“Rather than merely blending traditional garments with modern design, this collection aims to reintroduce the ancient Mongolian clothing culture—an inseparable part of our great history and cultural heritage—to the contemporary world and share it on a global stage.

Drawing inspiration from the attire of the Great Mongol Empire of the 13th–15th centuries, one of the most powerful periods in our nation’s history, the designs preserve essential traditional elements such as a functional skirt slit that allows freedom of movement, a raised collar that protects against wind and cold, and a fully closed overlapping front symbolizing warmth and unity.

Finest Mongolian cashmere is elegantly finished with silk trimming, embroidered with traditional horn motifs, infusing the garments with a refined ceremonial character.

… Through these designs, we proudly present to the global sporting stage the resilience, wisdom, and warrior spirit forged over thousands of years by Mongolians who have endured the eternal winters of the Central Asian highlands.”

By connecting sustainable clothing manufacture with cultural connection and beautiful design, it’s yet another knock out of the park for the Mongolian Olympic Committee. 

These uniforms are certainly ones to look out for at the Milano-Cortina opening ceremony, as are Mongolia’s athletes.

The Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics 2026 runs from the 6th of February to the 22nd of February.