The 31 best-dressed countries during the Beijing 2022 opening ceremony

Tyler LaulettaFeb 5, 2022, 00:08 IST

Athletes from Mexico make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP via Getty Images

Beijing 2022 is officially underway, beginning in full on Friday with the opening ceremony.
Countries from across the world showed off some high fashion as they paraded through the stadium.

As is tradition, Greece was the first country to make its entrance. A delegation of 5 athletes was led by flag bearers Apostolos Angelis and Maria Ntanou.

Athletes from Greece make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/David J. Phillip

Jamaica is back at the Winter Olympics with six athletes — including a four-man bobsled team — for the first time 24 years. They looked quite cozy in their bright snow pants.

Athletes from Jamaica make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Petr David Josek

Jamaica is back at the Winter Olympics with six athletes — including a four-man bobsled team — for the first time 24 years. They looked quite cozy in their bright snow pants.

Denmark's 62 athletes sported smart down jackets and face masks bearing the country's flag.

Athletes from Denmark make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

One of the best looks of the night came from Ukraine, who wore a bold printed jacket and stylish gloves, scarves, and hats.

Athletes from Ukraine make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko

Flag bearers Ignat Golovatsiuk and Hanna Nifantava led Belarus into the arena with a clean look accented by delightful scarves.

Athletes from Belarus make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko

Canada's delegation of 217 athletes is one of the biggest groups present at the 2022 Olympics. They looked nice and warm in burgundy.

Athletes from Canada make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/David J. Phillip

San Marino is only sending two athletes to the Olympics, but they sure looked good making their entrance.

Athletes from San Marino make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko

Iran's white jackets were accented by an eye-catching print to create a gorgeous complete look.

Athletes from Iran make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/David J. Phillip

Highlighting Finland's winter coats were a pair of fuzzy cuffs that were sure to keep away the cold.

Athletes from Finland make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/David J. Phillip

Croatia used its iconic red-checker pattern in knit hats that added a bit of flair to an understated look. The country's 11 athletes were led by flag bearers Zrinka Ljutic and Marko Skender.

Athletes from Croatia make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

Croatia used its iconic red-checker pattern in knit hats that added a bit of flair to an understated look. The country's 11 athletes were led by flag bearers Zrinka Ljutic and Marko Skender.

Vladimir Litvintsev is one of two figure skaters representing Azerbaijan at the 2022 Olympics. Their bright blue and white coats were impossible to miss.

Athletes from Azerbaijan make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

Great Britain's 50 athletes wore turtlenecks bearing the Union Jack, making every member of the delegation an honorary flag bearer.

Athletes from Great Britain make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/David J. Phillip

The Russian Olympic Committee were well-bundled up making their entrance. While the delegation will compete as the ROC, their jackets featured a nod to the Russian flag on the shoulder sleeve.

Athletes from the Russian Olympic Committee make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko

The Russian Olympic Committee were well-bundled up making their entrance. While the delegation will compete as the ROC, their jackets featured a nod to the Russian flag on the shoulder sleeve.

France offered an innovative, angled interpretation of their country's colors in one of the best displays of outerwear seen all night.

Athletes from France make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

Bosnia and Herzegovina had one of the cleanest looks of the night.

Athletes from Bosnia and Herzegovina make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

Flag bearers Yekaterina Aidova and Abzal Azhgaliyev led Kazakhstan into the arena with dramatic black looks, followed by their country's delegation of 34 athletes wearing a temperate teal.

Athletes from Kazakhstan make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

Flag bearers Yekaterina Aidova and Abzal Azhgaliyev led Kazakhstan into the arena with dramatic black looks, followed by their country's delegation of 34 athletes wearing a temperate teal.

The United States were once again outfitted by Ralph Lauren, and with 224 athletes, had plenty of different color variations on the red, white, and blue.

Athletes from the United States make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/David J. Phillip

The tradition of the oiled, shirtless flag bearer was carried on by Nathan Crumpton of American Samoa. Tongan Pita Taufatofua, who first took the look viral at Rio 2016, passed on a chance to return to the Winter Olympics in order to help his country's tsunami recovery effort.

Nathan Crumpton, of American Samoa, carries his national flag into the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko

The tradition of the oiled, shirtless flag bearer was carried on by Nathan Crumpton of American Samoa. Tongan Pita Taufatofua, who first took the look viral at Rio 2016, passed on a chance to return to the Winter Olympics in order to help his country's tsunami recovery effort.

The 41 athletes of the Netherlands wore a can't-miss orange that looked ready-made for the mountains.

Athletes from the Netherlands make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko

It's possible that no Olympians were more comfortable than Colombia's delegation of three.

Athletes from Colombia make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko

Ireland took its traditional green and turned up the dial to bring a bright look to the opening ceremony.

Athletes from Ireland make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

Haiti's delegation wore a rather busy combination of jacket and snow pants, but the look undoubtedly worked. 19-year-old skier Richardson Viano led the group as the only Haitian athlete competing this year.

Athletes from Haiti make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP via Getty Images

Haiti's delegation wore a rather busy combination of jacket and snow pants, but the look undoubtedly worked. 19-year-old skier Richardson Viano led the group as the only Haitian athlete competing this year.

Czech Republic's 116 athletes wore a jacket that I would buy tomorrow if I could.

Athletes from the Czech Republic make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko

South Korea, the host of the last Winter Olympics, brought another impressive print to this year's opening ceremony.

Athletes from South Korea make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/David J. Phillip

Austria's red, white, and black came together in a sharp look for the country's 106 athletes.

Athletes from Austria make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/David J. Phillip

As always with Switzerland, the flag was a big plus.

Athletes from Switzerland make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/David J. Phillip

Mexico's delegation brought the best jacket of the night, and came with gloves to match.

Athletes from Mexico make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP via Getty Images

Germany's delegation of 149 looked ready to compete.

Athletes from Germany make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

Australia entered with another impressive print, accented by yellow snow caps.

Athletes from Australia make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

As the hosts of the 2026 Winter Olympics, Italy's delegation entered the opening ceremony in the penultimate position. Their winter ponchos celebrated the country's flag.

Athletes from Italy make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/David J. Phillip

As the hosts of the 2026 Winter Olympics, Italy's delegation entered the opening ceremony in the penultimate position. Their winter ponchos celebrated the country's flag.

Host nation China made the final entrance of the night, with 173 athletes hoping to win gold for their country.

Athletes from China make their entrance at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/David J. Phillip

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The 31 best-dressed countries during the Beijing 2022 opening ceremony

As is tradition, Greece was the first country to make its entrance. A delegation of 5 athletes was led by flag bearers Apostolos Angelis and Maria Ntanou.

Jamaica is back at the Winter Olympics with six athletes — including a four-man bobsled team — for the first time 24 years. They looked quite cozy in their bright snow pants.

Denmark's 62 athletes sported smart down jackets and face masks bearing the country's flag.

One of the best looks of the night came from Ukraine, who wore a bold printed jacket and stylish gloves, scarves, and hats.

Flag bearers Ignat Golovatsiuk and Hanna Nifantava led Belarus into the arena with a clean look accented by delightful scarves.

Canada's delegation of 217 athletes is one of the biggest groups present at the 2022 Olympics. They looked nice and warm in burgundy.

San Marino is only sending two athletes to the Olympics, but they sure looked good making their entrance.

Iran's white jackets were accented by an eye-catching print to create a gorgeous complete look.

Highlighting Finland's winter coats were a pair of fuzzy cuffs that were sure to keep away the cold.

Croatia used its iconic red-checker pattern in knit hats that added a bit of flair to an understated look. The country's 11 athletes were led by flag bearers Zrinka Ljutic and Marko Skender.

Vladimir Litvintsev is one of two figure skaters representing Azerbaijan at the 2022 Olympics. Their bright blue and white coats were impossible to miss.

Great Britain's 50 athletes wore turtlenecks bearing the Union Jack, making every member of the delegation an honorary flag bearer.

The Russian Olympic Committee were well-bundled up making their entrance. While the delegation will compete as the ROC, their jackets featured a nod to the Russian flag on the shoulder sleeve.

France offered an innovative, angled interpretation of their country's colors in one of the best displays of outerwear seen all night.

Bosnia and Herzegovina had one of the cleanest looks of the night.

Flag bearers Yekaterina Aidova and Abzal Azhgaliyev led Kazakhstan into the arena with dramatic black looks, followed by their country's delegation of 34 athletes wearing a temperate teal.

The United States were once again outfitted by Ralph Lauren, and with 224 athletes, had plenty of different color variations on the red, white, and blue.

The tradition of the oiled, shirtless flag bearer was carried on by Nathan Crumpton of American Samoa. Tongan Pita Taufatofua, who first took the look viral at Rio 2016, passed on a chance to return to the Winter Olympics in order to help his country's tsunami recovery effort.

The 41 athletes of the Netherlands wore a can't-miss orange that looked ready-made for the mountains.

It's possible that no Olympians were more comfortable than Colombia's delegation of three.

Ireland took its traditional green and turned up the dial to bring a bright look to the opening ceremony.

Haiti's delegation wore a rather busy combination of jacket and snow pants, but the look undoubtedly worked. 19-year-old skier Richardson Viano led the group as the only Haitian athlete competing this year.

Czech Republic's 116 athletes wore a jacket that I would buy tomorrow if I could.

South Korea, the host of the last Winter Olympics, brought another impressive print to this year's opening ceremony.

Austria's red, white, and black came together in a sharp look for the country's 106 athletes.

As always with Switzerland, the flag was a big plus.

Mexico's delegation brought the best jacket of the night, and came with gloves to match.

Germany's delegation of 149 looked ready to compete.

Australia entered with another impressive print, accented by yellow snow caps.

As the hosts of the 2026 Winter Olympics, Italy's delegation entered the opening ceremony in the penultimate position. Their winter ponchos celebrated the country's flag.

Host nation China made the final entrance of the night, with 173 athletes hoping to win gold for their country.