Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović wows with outfit choice in Switzerland, signaling support for national team
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Former Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović attended the International Olympic Committee session in Switzerland.
- She wore a Louis Vuitton shirt with a Croatian checkerboard pattern, signaling support for the national football team.
- Grabar-Kitarović announced plans to travel to the United States to cheer for the team at the World Cup.
Former Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović made a stylish appearance at the 146th International Olympic Committee session in Lausanne, Switzerland. She chose an elegant outfit that included a striking Louis Vuitton shirt featuring the iconic red and white checkerboard pattern, a clear nod to Croatian national symbols and a show of support for the national football team during their World Cup match against Panama.
The luxury shirt, a "Louis Vuitton x Nigo Giant Damier" model, is a high-value designer piece, with prices on the resale market ranging from 700 to 3,200 euros. Grabar-Kitarović paired the eye-catching top with tailored white trousers and classic pumps, creating a polished and coordinated look.
Today in Lausanne at the 146th session, where the reform of the election of the future host was successfully supported - an important step forward for the future of the Olympic movement - in line with the Fit for the Future process led by IOC President Kirsty Coventry.
Beyond her fashion statement, the former president confirmed her commitment to supporting the Croatian team. She announced via her Instagram profile that she would travel to the United States to cheer them on live from the stands. "After this work is done, I am finally ready to head to the United States to support our national team at the World Cup. I look forward to cheering for Croatia in Philadelphia, proudly alongside our fans, and the unique energy and passion of the World Cup. See you in Philadelphia. Let's go Croatia!" she stated.
Grabar-Kitarović's attendance at the IOC session also involved discussions on the reform of electing future hosts, which she noted was a successful step forward for the Olympic movement.
After this work is done, I am finally ready to head to the United States to support our national team at the World Cup. I look forward to cheering for Croatia in Philadelphia, proudly alongside our fans, and the unique energy and passion of the World Cup. See you in Philadelphia. Let's go Croatia!
Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.