• TOTTO designed uniforms specifically for COA.
• The uniforms combined functionality with a unique aesthetic that represented Aruba’s identity.
• For the London Olympic Games, the color red was chosen as a symbol of respect for the soldiers who stand in front of Buckingham Palace.
• These uniforms included both sportswear and ceremonial attire for the opening ceremonies.

Anecdote: During the first cycle, the design process was very interesting. TOTTO and COA worked hand in hand to ensure every detail was a true representation of Aruba. This was the first time COA took such detailed attention to creative and cultural design.

• In this cycle, the design became more creative with the introduction of the "Diamonds" design.
• The design featured the blue color of Aruba’s flag combined with diamond shapes, symbolizing the island’s cultural richness.
• The uniforms for the opening ceremony were designed by Magali Maduro and made by HK Taylors, while TOTTO designed the sports uniforms.
  

Anecdote: After the Rio 2016 Games, Magali Maduro began thinking about the inspiration for the Tokyo uniform. A year earlier, the Central Bank issued banknotes featuring indigenous drawings. Magali proposed the theme of “Heritage,” which TOTTO accepted, and they both worked on a design around this theme. The ceremonial uniform included a fascinator and accessories based on Aruba’s indigenous culture.

• Designer Magali Maduro was inspired by the new banknotes issued by the Central Bank of Aruba, which featured drawings of the indigenous culture.
• The theme “Herencia” (Heritage) was proposed for the ceremonial uniforms, celebrating Aruba’s cultural history.
• The owner of TOTTO in Colombia, Mr. Yonathan Bursztyn, who has a great affection for the project of Aruba's uniforms, entrusted his best designer, Lina Falla, to lead this project together with her team in Colombia. Meanwhile, in Aruba, under the guidance of Juan Camilo Vasquez , Diego Mercado and his team, Lorena Salazar and Kiara Cordero, they managed all coordination and distribution of the uniforms in Aruba.
• Natural colors and elements such as the sea were emphasized in the design.
• Here as well, the uniforms for the opening ceremony were designed by Magali Maduro and made by HK Taylors in Hong Kong, while TOTTO designed the sports uniforms.
  

Anecdote: During the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which took place in 2021 due to the pandemic, COA did not get the publicity they hoped for. However, Nicole visited the embassy in Tokyo and told them about the uniform and its story, and they used this information to broadcast it within the network of all Dutch embassies. This brought a lot of attention to Aruba in the area of sustainability on international information platforms.

• The sports uniforms are inspired by Aruba's fauna and its elements: Trupial (Air), Lizard and Kododo (Earth), and Turtle (Water).
• The design incorporated various shades of blue.
• Close communication with athletes ensured the uniforms met their needs and improved performance.
• The new uniforms are made from 'smart' fabric that adapts to the body's temperature, keeping the athletes cool or warm, as needed.
• Part of the fabric is recycled, and the ink is biodegradable, reflecting a commitment to environmental protection.
• The design of the ceremonial uniforms this time was in the hands of local artist Andrew Curiel and was executed by Stay Lay Tailoring with coordination from Juan Camilo Vasquez of TOTTO.
• Seeing that Aruba is going with young athletes considered as 'rising stars,' this inspiration will be reflected in the opening ceremony uniforms with the colors of our flag and also the yellow color representing the rising sun, referring to the younger generation of our athletes. It is hoped that this will inspire future generations in sports.
  

Anecdote: The opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games will be different. The athletes will not parade in the stadium but will be on boats passing in front of the public on the Seine River in Paris. Aruba's uniform will be very patriotic with the colors of the flag and a sublime design to stand out among the other delegations. The ceremony will be broadcast on television and watched by more than 3 billion people, while around 350,000 people will be on the banks of the river, making it a tremendous promotion for Aruba.