In a critical review published by Aftonbladet, Swedish fashion expert Sebastian Hammarberg assessed the outfits of various countries for the Olympic opening ceremony, which took place recently. Finland's Olympic attire received a rating of just one out of five, suggesting a clear dissatisfaction with its design and aesthetics. Hammarberg specifically noted that the Finnish outfit did not convey a sense of luxury and instead resembled costumes suited for a corporate event rather than the grandeur of the Olympics.

Hammarberg voiced his opinion that more development was needed for the Finnish outfits, indicating a lack of creativity and elegance in their presentation. He compared Finland's designs with those of other countries, giving one star to the outfits from the United Kingdom as well, while pointing out that Haiti and Mongolia's Olympic outfits were among the best. This evaluation of national attire at such a significant international event highlights the importance of fashion in national representation on the world stage.

In contrast, Finnish fashion expert Mirva Saukkola previously commented on the outfits, describing them as 'familiar and safe', emphasizing the blue and white colors that are representative of Finland. This difference in opinion between the two critics underlines the subjective nature of fashion and style, especially in the context of global events like the Olympics, where national pride is prominently displayed through attire.