The Haitian flag is everywhere in our collection — tees, tanks, crop tops, accessories. But behind the blue and red is a story of revolution, unity, and independence that every Haitian carries with pride.

The colors

The Haitian flag is made up of two horizontal bands: blue on top, red on the bottom. The story passed down through generations is that in 1803, Haitian revolutionary leader Jean-Jacques Dessalines took the French tricolor flag (blue, white, red) and tore out the white section — symbolically removing the presence of white colonial rule — then had the blue and red sewn back together. This became the foundation of the modern Haitian flag.

What the colors represent

Blue is often said to represent the Black population of Haiti, while red represents the mixed-race population — together symbolizing unity between all Haitians in the fight for independence. Some interpretations also tie the colors to courage, sacrifice, and freedom.

The coat of arms

The official flag also features a coat of arms at its center: a palm tree topped with a Liberty cap, flanked by weapons and flags, resting on a green mound. Beneath it reads "L'Union Fait La Force" — "Unity Makes Strength." That phrase is at the heart of Haitian identity, then and now.

Why we wear it

Every time you put on a piece with the Haitian flag, you're carrying that history — revolution, unity, and the refusal to back down. That's the spirit behind everything we make at TMMG.

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