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100 Awesome Americana Artifacts

From Star Spangled Graffiti Jackets to Constitutional Celeb Covers

— June 7, 2012 — Fashion
These awesome Americana artifacts confirm a widespread affinity towards the star-spangled banner and all things States-related. The red and white stripes set alongside white and blue detailing have become the primary fixtures of marketing campaigns, look books and even food blogs.

Events like Memorial Day and the Fourth of July have furthered the mainstream obsession with patriotic style, spurring the output of star spangled graffiti jackets and constitutional celebrity covers. Rugged Western motifs and nautical seaside spreads have also been accorded with a classic U.S. feel, echoing looks seen in retro films and photoshoots. And while there are those who do stand opposed to many of the nation's practices, there is no denying that this has failed to impede the growth of these ornate Americana concepts.
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Ironic French-Styled Lookbooks
Ironic French-Styled Lookbooks
The Kitsuné Maison Fall Winter 2011 Collection is Sharp & Cla
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98
Quasi-Patriotic Apparel
Quasi-Patriotic Apparel
The Starry Marc Jacobs Autumn/Winter 2010 Collection
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97
Montaged Flag Ads
Montaged Flag Ads
The Mercado Magazine Campaign Represents One Country with Items from Another
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96
Eye-Popping Patriotic Platters
Eye-Popping Patriotic Platters
The ‘Flag Cookie Platter’ by Lisa of the Bearfoot Baker
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95
Star Spangled Graffiti Jackets
Star Spangled Graffiti Jackets
Shepard Fairey for Levi's x Moca Displays a Patriotic Edge
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94
Flagged Foodie Cakes
Flagged Foodie Cakes
The 'A Little Taste of Independence' Cake Shows Patriotic Pride
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93
Patriotic Pet Donations
Patriotic Pet Donations
Dog Bless You Makes it Easy to Support the Troops on Memorial Day
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92
Re-Imagined Patriotic Slogans
Re-Imagined Patriotic Slogans
The 50 and 50: State Mottos Project Gives Freedom to Designers
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91
Empire State Photography
Empire State Photography
Derry Birkett Captures 'New York,' the City That Never Sleeps
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90
Intimate Designer Abodes
Intimate Designer Abodes
Take a Peek Inside Jay Carroll's Home
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89
Glow-in-the-Dark Tees
Glow-in-the-Dark Tees
The Patriotic Opening Ceremony Flag T-Shirt is Perfect for Fireworks
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88
Iconic Inflatable Dolls
Iconic Inflatable Dolls
Sydney Phillips Hardin Paints Iconic Women as Inflatable Dolls
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87
First Avenger Movie Props
First Avenger Movie Props
The Captain America Shield Replica Flys from the Screen to Your Hands
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86
Vintage Polaroid Lookbooks
Vintage Polaroid Lookbooks
The Balabushka Remnants SS 2011 Collection Has a Stylish 50s Flair
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85
Constitutional Celeb Covers
Constitutional Celeb Covers
The W Magazine October Issue is a Stylish Presidential Parody
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84
Vintage Americana Outerwear
Vintage Americana Outerwear
The American Retro X Schott Jacket Lets You Be an Old-School Rebel
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83
Tri-Colored Tribal Tees
Tri-Colored Tribal Tees
The Pardon My Hindi & Das Racist T-Shirt Conveys a Diplomatic Message
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82
Patriotic Mixed Media Art
Patriotic Mixed Media Art
Jeremy Dean Creates Wicked Variations of the American Flag
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81
American Pride Lookbooks
American Pride Lookbooks
10Deep Holiday 2010 Lookbook is Patriotic in Style
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80
Redefined Patriotic Faces
Redefined Patriotic Faces
The Studio 360 Redesign Uncle Sam Contest Presents Creativity
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79
Toy Soldier Patriotism
Toy Soldier Patriotism
Valerie Leonard Creates USA Flag from 6,000 Toy Figurines
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78
Patriotic Converse Creations
Patriotic Converse Creations
These Chuck Taylor All Star Premiums are a Highly Anticipated Release
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77
Multiplied Rockstar Muses
Multiplied Rockstar Muses
The Camille Rowe by Michael Schwatrz Spread Rocks for Black #14
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76
Urban Americana Photos
Urban Americana Photos
Rocksmith Fall 2009 Lookbook has a Patriotic Flair
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75
Patriotic Clothing Ads
Patriotic Clothing Ads
The Eleven Paris Spring/Summer 2011 Campaign is Intriguing and Fun
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74
Undressed Iconic Monuments
Undressed Iconic Monuments
The 'Land of the Free' T-Shirt is a Suggestively Patriotic Piece
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73
Alluring Ale Packaging
Alluring Ale Packaging
Beer Company Tetley's Gets a Redesign From wpaPINFOLD
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72
Patriotic Woodland Spreads
Patriotic Woodland Spreads
David Vasiljevic Snaps 'State of Independence' for Elle UK January 2012
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71
Temporary Cynical Body Ink
Temporary Cynical Body Ink
Tattoos of Truth by 'You & Me, The Royal We' Tells it Like it Is
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70
Patriotic Comic Book Ghouls
Patriotic Comic Book Ghouls
Clayton Ryder Crain Imagines Carnage in Various Historical Images
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69
Waterfront Americana Editorials
Waterfront Americana Editorials
Brooklyn Decker Poses for Glamour US April 2012
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68
Patriotic Celebrity Portraits
Patriotic Celebrity Portraits
Pam Glew Paints Famous Visages Onto Flags
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67
Patriotic Liquor Bottles
Patriotic Liquor Bottles
The Catherine Malandrino Cointreau Bottle is All-American
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66
High School Americana Shoots
High School Americana Shoots
The Foam June/July 2012 Editorial Celebrates Youth
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65
Patriotic Street Fashion
Patriotic Street Fashion
The W Magazine July 2010 Spread Takes a Nation's Pride to Urban Grounds
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64
Patriotic Gelatin Goodies
Patriotic Gelatin Goodies
These 'Stained Glass Jello' Creations are Perfect for the Fourth of July
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63
Flag-Waving Street Shoes
Flag-Waving Street Shoes
The New Balance H574J Kicks Are for True Patriots
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62
Patriotic Rock High Tops
Patriotic Rock High Tops
The Nike SB Bruce Springsteen are a Tribute to the Boss
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61
Star-Spangled Smartphone Covers
Star-Spangled Smartphone Covers
The Speck Patriot Fitted iPhone 4 Case Shows Off American Pride
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60
Patriotic Gender-Benders
Patriotic Gender-Benders
The ‘Amanda the Beautiful' Spread for Candy Magazine
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59
Patriotic Street Sneaks
Patriotic Street Sneaks
The Nike Dunk Independence Day Kicks are Made for Young Patriots
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58
Cinematic Cowboy Captures
Cinematic Cowboy Captures
The Vangardist 'My Lonely Hero' Editorial Features Retro Westernwear
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57
Printed Patriotic Pictorials
Printed Patriotic Pictorials
The Color-Box Phonomenon Popeye Editorial is Denim-Clad
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56
NBA Playoff Sneakers
NBA Playoff Sneakers
Nike Sportswear Sky Force Fall 2011 Collection Channels the Bulls and Knicks
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55
Serene Lazy Summer Captures
Serene Lazy Summer Captures
'All the Trees in the Field Will Clap' by Sisilia Piring is Stunning
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54
Plush Patriotic Shorts
Plush Patriotic Shorts
The High Waist American Flag Shorts are Chic
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53
Ambivalent Americana Shoots
Ambivalent Americana Shoots
'This is Not America' in Spring/Summer Issue of 125 Magazine
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52
Chromatic '50s-Inspired Shoots
Chromatic '50s-Inspired Shoots
Americana Manhasset Spring 2012 Lookbook with Karlie Kloss
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51
Peculiar Patriotic Collections
Peculiar Patriotic Collections
The Adidas Originals by Jeremy Scott SS12 Line is Wildly Eccentric
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50
Style-Savvy Smartphone Docks
Style-Savvy Smartphone Docks
The Ideal Timepiece is Sleek and Siri Compatible
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49
Star-Spangled Stilettos
Star-Spangled Stilettos
The Miss America Louboutin Heels are Super Hot
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48
Unusually Patriotic Editorials
Unusually Patriotic Editorials
The Vogue Spain May 2012 ‘American Dream’ Photoshoot is
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47
Patriotic Hipster Shoots
Patriotic Hipster Shoots
The DURKL Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
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46
Dangerous Americana Lookbooks
Dangerous Americana Lookbooks
Mishka NYC puts Stylish Boys in a Dangerous 'Hood
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45
Iconic Manly-Man Tributes
Iconic Manly-Man Tributes
The Barbour Steve McQueen Collection Channels Old Hollywood Cool
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44
Patriotic Pictorials
Patriotic Pictorials
The Photography of Greg Manis Pays Tribute to the Red, White and Blue
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43
Political Pin-Ups
Political Pin-Ups
The 2009 Sarah Palin Calendar
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42
Layered Grunge Fashions
Layered Grunge Fashions
The Facetasm 2011 Fall Line Boasts Bold Patterns & Plenty of Knits
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41
Patriotic Pizza
Patriotic Pizza
Bizarre Stars & Stripes Tributes
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40
Vintage Americana Street Shots
Vintage Americana Street Shots
Anthony Catalano Provides a Gateway into Modern History
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39
Sporty Springwear Shoots
Sporty Springwear Shoots
Craig McDean Captures Elegance and Athleticism for Vogue US
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38
Gritty Gunslinging Editorials
Gritty Gunslinging Editorials
The Abbey Brothers Smug Magazine Shoot is Raw and Patriotic
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37
Forgotten Americana Photography
Forgotten Americana Photography
Paul Vayanos Captures Landmarks with Cultural Heritage
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36
Ass-Kicking Presidents
Ass-Kicking Presidents
Jason Heuser Turns Iconic American Figures Into Badasses
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35
Vintage Americana Angels
Vintage Americana Angels
This Natasha Poly Vogue Paris August 2011 Spread Has Patriotic Pride
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34
Patriotic Editorials
Patriotic Editorials
American Dreamin' in W Magazine
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33
Americana Editorials
Americana Editorials
Karlie Kloss is 'Born in the USA' in Vogue UK May 2010
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32
Patriotic Desserts
Patriotic Desserts
Celebrate the Fourth of July With This Revolutionary Berries Recipe
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31
Patriotic Holiday Fashion
Patriotic Holiday Fashion
The Charlotte Kemp Muhl Oyster Magazine Independence Day Shoot
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30
Heavy-Duty Knitting Equipment
Heavy-Duty Knitting Equipment
Super-Sized Needle Arts Made Manly (UPDATE)
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29
All-American Denim Shoots
All-American Denim Shoots
Jessica Hart is Americana Cool for ELLE US August 2011
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Patriotic Law-Breaking Fashion
Patriotic Law-Breaking Fashion
Celebs Wear the American Flag
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27
Retro NY Gang Editorials
Retro NY Gang Editorials
'The United State' Throws Back to West Side Story
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Aztec Graphic Prints
Aztec Graphic Prints
Ethnic Neon Geometric Patterns Rock for Summer 2009
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Patriotic Rockstar Fashion
Patriotic Rockstar Fashion
Edmond Roosendaal Wears Star-Spangled Styles for Men's Folio June 2011
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Summer Lovin' Lookbooks
Summer Lovin' Lookbooks
The We Are All Smith Photo Shoot Will Remind You of Sneaking Out
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Vintage Footage Music Videos
Vintage Footage Music Videos
The Lana Del Rey 'Blue Jeans' Clip Makes Use of Retro Film
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Patriotic Comedian Cover Shoots
Patriotic Comedian Cover Shoots
Tina Fey Does Vanity Fair
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Breezy Patriotic Blouses
Breezy Patriotic Blouses
The Ultra Hipster Nasty Gal Spring Summer 2011 Collection
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20
Sarah Palin Parodies Continue
Sarah Palin Parodies Continue
Gina Gershon for Funny or Die
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19
Boho Americana Editorials
Boho Americana Editorials
The Vogue Spain April 2012 Shoot Stars Auguste Abeliunaite
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18
Candid Couple Editorials
Candid Couple Editorials
The Ones2Watch True Story Shoot is Undeniably Cute
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17
Accordion Cut Swimwear
Accordion Cut Swimwear
Sexy Suits in the Zimmermann Summer 2010 Look Book
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16
Polaroid Fashion Photography
Polaroid Fashion Photography
Graham Dunn Shoots Kelley Ash for Fashion Gone Rogue
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15
Sunny Americana Portfolios
Sunny Americana Portfolios
The Aaron Feaver Portfolio is Full of White Picket Fence Fun
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14
Patriotic Platforms
Patriotic Platforms
These Jeffrey Campbell American Flag Sandals are All Stars & Stripes
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13
Tattoo Tester Packs
Tattoo Tester Packs
Jagua Temporary Tattoo Gels are All Natural and Henna Free
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12
Americana-Inspired Lookbooks
Americana-Inspired Lookbooks
Planet Blue Party in the USA Summer 2011 Shoot is Patriotic Pretty
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11
Teen Rebel Editorials
Teen Rebel Editorials
'American Idol' in 125 Magazine Channels Brando, James Dean & Elvis
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10
Faux Frosty Cakes
Faux Frosty Cakes
Bakerella's Snow Cone Cupcakes are Surprisingly Room Temperature
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9
Greasy Patriotic Fashiontography
Greasy Patriotic Fashiontography
Model Tony Ward is a 'Legendes' in Vogue Hommes International
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8
Americana Tribal Pictorials
Americana Tribal Pictorials
The Planet Blue ‘Canyon Child' Lookbook Revives Native Fas
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7
American Girl Photography
American Girl Photography
The Lucia Pang Portfolio Features Pretty Patriotic Models
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6
American Makeout Spreads
American Makeout Spreads
Frisky Fashion of 'Orpheus Descending' by Nathaniel Goldberg
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5
Sultry Bardot Fashion
Sultry Bardot Fashion
The Riley Keough Dazed & Confused Spread Channels a '60s Icon
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4
Patriotic Pink-Haired Lookbooks (UPDATE)
Patriotic Pink-Haired Lookbooks (UPDATE)
The Wildfox White Label Spring Campaign is Retro
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3
Patriotic Body Paintings
Patriotic Body Paintings
The 125 Magazine 'Old Glory' Spread Celebrates the Star Spangled Banner
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2
Suggestive Nerd Editorials
Suggestive Nerd Editorials
Gossip Boy Penn Badgley Grabs & Erupts in GQ Magazine
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Patriotic Nudevertising
Patriotic Nudevertising
Jennifer Aniston Hypes Upcoming Movies in GQ Magazine
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