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The Olympic Committee of Slovenia has announced the selection of three finalists for the design of the Slovenian Olympic collection for the Los Angeles 2028 Games. This initiative follows a public call for proposals, which attracted eleven diverse creative submissions from designers across the country. The committee emphasized that the Olympic collection is more than just sports equipment—it represents a crucial part of Slovenia's sporting identity, symbolizing team spirit and the Olympic movement while serving as a powerful communication tool during one of the world’s most significant sporting events.

All received proposals were noted for their high level of professionalism, maturity in design, and understanding of the unique Olympic environment. Designers sought a balance between functionality, national identity, emotional strength, modernity, recognizability, and the responsibility carried by representing Slovenia on the Olympic stage. According to Matic Švab, the business director of the Olympic Committee of Slovenia, the strong interest in participating in creating the Olympic collection indicates that Slovenian designers, creative studios, and experts from various fields recognize the Olympic collection as a project of national importance and an opportunity to co-create the image of Slovenian athletes.

The professional jury, composed of representatives from the Olympic Committee of Slovenia and renowned experts in industrial, fashion, and graphic design—Jure Tovrljan, Matea Benedetti, and Radovan Arnold—reviewed the proposals after presentations. Based on these evaluations, they selected three finalists who further refined their concepts according to expert guidance and presented them in the final round of selection.

The three finalists include: first, fashion designer and Olympian Cilka Sadar, along with fashion designer Sara Valenci and the design studio Ljudje—Emil Kozole and Žiga Artnak; second, Akinora Celin, featuring fashion designer Mojca Čelin and artistic and creative director Petja Selan; third, fashion designers Nika Močnik and Julia Arnšek. The final decision on the chosen designer or design team for the Slovenian Olympic collection for Los Angeles 2028 is expected to be made by July this year. The collection will then be publicly presented before the departure of the athletes to the Olympic Games.

The call for proposals brought together creators from different generations and profiles, ranging from established fashion designers to representatives of younger generations. Other proposals also represented strong competition for the finalists. Notably, long-time designer of collections Sandi Murovec, who designed collections from 2012 to 2026, did not make it into the finals.

The process highlights the significance of the Olympic collection in shaping the visual identity of Slovenian athletes and the broader Olympic movement. It reflects both traditional elements and contemporary approaches, including technological solutions, sustainability, and dynamic sports aesthetics. Each proposal demonstrated a deep sense of pride in contributing to the story of the Olympic movement and the representation of Slovenia on the global stage.

The Olympic Committee expressed sincere gratitude to all participants for their thoughtful contributions, effort, and inspiring solutions. They acknowledged the shared commitment to crafting a meaningful narrative through design, emphasizing the role of creativity in enhancing the Olympic experience and promoting national identity.

As the final decision nears, anticipation builds around how the selected design will represent Slovenia at the upcoming Olympic Games. The chosen collection will serve as a symbol of unity, excellence, and cultural expression, reflecting the aspirations and values of Slovenian athletes and the nation as a whole.