Flags have long been a symbol of your team, your state, and your country, among other things. Pirates may have had the coolest flag design, but these fabulous flags are still innovative and exciting. Check out the slideshow to see some of the fabulous flags and flag-inspired designs that have helped people show their patriotic pride.
Implications - Flags are important to many people because they represent a nation of people, different cultures and even sports teams. To show patriotism, many people like to buy unique items that show off their country's flag. Businesses can use flags to promote their items or even create flag-inspired items such as the ones seen in the featured trend to tempt their consumers.
39 Fabulous Flags
Flags Appear in Patriotic Fashion, Accessories, Architecture and Cars:
Jessica Marcel — Jan 13, 2010 — Social Good
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Patriotic Nudevertising
Jennifer Aniston Hypes Upcoming Movies in GQ Magazine
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Patriotic Body Painting
Wearing Your Flag With Pride
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Patriotic Tattoos
Celebrate the 4th of July by Showing Your Love for Your Country
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Patriotic Pictorials
British Vogue Gets Nationalistic in October 2009 Issue
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Food Flags
Pasta for Italy, Raw Tuna for Japan and Blue Cheese and Grapes for France
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Patriotic Law-Breaking Fashion
Celebs Wear the American Flag
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Flags Represent Real World Facts
Meet the World Flags
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Patriotic Photoshoots
Grey Ant Gives a Flag-Waving Sneak Peek at Their Collection
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Patriotic Comedian Cover Shoots
Tina Fey Does Vanity Fair
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Patriotic Clowntography
Raif Adelberg's Wild Dreams Through the Lens
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LGBT Pride Alcohol
Absolut Colors
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Wild Patriotic Hairstyles
Sculptural Styles Showcase Regional Pride
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Communist Ringtones
Cell Phone Waiting Tones Changed to PRC Patriotic Song
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Patriotic Footwear
Alexander McQueen Union Jack Ankle Boots
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Recycled Patriotism
Recycle Your Country WWF Ad Campaign from the Miami Ad School
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Camouflaging Human Rights Violations
Amnesty International Flags Campaign
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Patriotic Wallpaper
'Wonder Walls' Let Londoners Show Their Allegiance to Country
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Twisted Patriotism
Eolo Perfido Waves the Flag, Speaks to U.S. Culture
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Patriotic Auto Wraps
Union Jack Lotus Exige S
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Checkered Flag Faces
Luca Bresadola Crosses the Photogenic Finish Line in His New Collection
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Urban Americana Photos
Rocksmith Fall 2009 Lookbook has a Patriotic Flair
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Branded Architecture
Citroen Flagship Store in Paris
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British Pride Paper
The Vivienne Westwood Wallpaper Collection for Cole & Son
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Patriotic Editorials
American Dreamin' in W Magazine
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Patriotic Billiards
The American Eagle Pool Table
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Patriotic Liquor Bottles
The Catherine Malandrino Cointreau Bottle is All-American
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Patriotic Pasties
Risque Accessories to Ring in Independence Day Right
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Lollipop Beaches
Daniel Buren Takes 100 Flagpoles and 100 Windsocks and Makes It Art
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Patriotic Pizza
Bizarre Stars & Stripes Tributes
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Patriotic Canine Track Jackets
World Pup Fashion
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Patriotic Sneakers
Adidas Originals 60th Anniversary Stars & Stripes Pack
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Lip-Shaped Flag Totes
Union Jack Snakeskin Lip Clutch Gets You Noticed
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Patriotic Couture
Blake Lively Rocks the Flag for “W” Magazine
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Rugged Patriotic Boots
Florsheim by Duckie Brown Collection Showcases Red, White & Blue Kicks
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Patriotic USBs
USA Flag Waver
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Patriotic Cosmetics
Chanel London Madness Collection Has Union Jack Flag Eye Shadow
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Toy Soldier Patriotism
Valerie Leonard Creates USA Flag from 6,000 Toy Figurines
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Beatles Fly Flag for "Help"
Capitol Records Flag on eBay
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Lady Gaga Goes For The Real-Life Sailor Moon Hairstyle
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Emotive & Aggressive Portraits
Tom Hoops Dares Us to Look, Then Dares Us to Look Away
Bloody Clown Photography
Tim Engle's 'Clowning Around' is Exactly Why I'm Scared of Clowns
Patriotic Nudevertising
Jennifer Aniston Hypes Upcoming Movies in GQ Magazine
Circus Nightmare Photography
‘Psycho Clowns & Baby Dolls' Will Give You Bad Dreams
Glam-Punk Photo Shoots
Pixie Geldof Vamps for Vogue UK September Issue
Dark and Dreadful Calendars
Jennifer Aniston's Manic-Depressive 2009 Calendar
31 Modern Wallpapers
From Heat-Sensitive to Glow-in-the-Dark Decor
Checkered Skin
The Designs and Art of Matt Gone Expressed in Tattoos
Lace Faces
'Private Dance' by Monica Antonelli Gives Makeup a Lingerie Twist
Spicy Burlesque Shows
Mel B Takes to the Stage at ‘Peepshow' in Las Vegas
Digital Clowntography
Varial Studio Creates Creepy Clowns With Illustration
Punk Accessories Lookbooks
Matt Irwin Shoots Edgy Dominic Jones Jewelry
Color-Popping Beach Shoots
'Splash of Colour' by Angie Lazaro Brings Surreal to the Seaside
Posing Beside Dresses
'State of Grace' by Mario Testino in British Vogue
Patriotic Pictorials
British Vogue Gets Nationalistic in October 2009 Issue
Burlesque Bandits
Carl Heindl Captures the Seductive Side of Crime
Cardboard High-Chairs
Paper Tiger Recycled Products by Anthony Dan
Sweaty Workout Lookbooks
Get Moving With the Dolce & Gabbana Gym 2009 Collection
Burlesque Booze Ads
Dita Von Teese is Classy Brand Ambassador for Cointreau
Tetris Tattoos
Geeky Shapes Make Their Way From Video Games to Skin
Netted Faces & Mollusk Hair
‘Big Hair' by Saima Altunkaya Features Avant-Garde Styles
Plastic Surgery Ring Tones
Subliminal Breast Augmentation Through Japanese Ringtone
Human Cat Hair
Surreal Photography By Cleo Sullivan Captivates With Quirkiness
Ruby Slipper Lips
'Kate' by Saima Altunkaya Focuses on a Single Facial Feature
Bombshell-Chic Campaigns
Pamela Anderson Appears in Vivienne Westwood S/S '09 Ads
22 Patriotic Innovations
From Union Jack Stilettos to American Pizza Pies
28 Luscious Liquor Innovations
From Millionaire Drinks to Liquor Guns
Airy Australian Beach Houses
The Cottesloe House by Paul Burnham is Too Pretty to Live In
Bird-Flipping Lookbooks
Arielle de Pinto 2010 Jewelry Collection Gives a One-Fingered Salute
Patriotic Photoshoots
Grey Ant Gives a Flag-Waving Sneak Peek at Their Collection
Nightmarish Sandcastles
Sandlistaverk is Scary, Horrific, and Strange
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Celebrate Memorial Day With Army Decor, Pretty Pocket Knives
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Jennifer Aniston in NYT Magazine's "Screens Goddess"
80s Hair Band Lookbooks
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Haute Haircuts
Hair-Raising Styles From Kristin Beery
Military Headdresses
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Rival Magazine Covers
Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston Comparison Shots
Haute Extraterrestorials
Vogue UK Proves Aliens Also Love Fashionable Frocks
Recycled Luxury Leather Bags
Cast-Offs Upcycled and Repurposed by B.C. Artisan
BBQed Shoes
Adidas Window Display Suggests Eating Old Soles for Dinner
Quirky Jewelry Lookbooks
Stark Black-and-White Photos by Patricio di Renzo
Classic Logo Mods
Kazuki Kuraish Jolly Roger for Adidas ‘Originals by Originals'
Hot Geek Lookbooks
'Geeky Dreamboats: A Celebration' Documents Dweeby Dudes
Baroque Liquor Bottles
Louis XIII Cognac Gets an All-New Luxe Look
Redneck Chic Couture
Vivienne Westwood Brings the Farm to Milan's Men for Fall 09
Robotic Recycling Bins
'Recycly' is a Cute, Child-Friendly Trash Receptacle
Bike Rider Lookbooks
Todd Selby Photographs Team Styles for Nike 6.0 Collection
Wild Patriotic Hairstyles
Sculptural Styles Showcase Regional Pride
Couture Pasties for Cancer
Gothfox Gets Playful With Young Women's Awareness
Flame-Tastic Manes
The Vivienne Westwood Spring 2010 Collection Shocks the Audience
15 Inedible Sushi Creations
From LEGO Nigiri to Fishy Sofas & Cushions
Sunlit Fashion Spreads
Sienna Miller Covers Vogue UK's October 2009 Issue
Edible Baby Shoes
Chatherine McEver Adorns Your Home With Unlikely Food Art
Edible Cartoons
‘Where the Wild Things Are' Bento Box Celebrates the Children's
Backwards School Lip Dubs
Shorewood High Attains Legendary Status With Lip Dub
Couture Amongst Clutter
Freja Beha Erichsen Poses in a Mess for Vogue UK
Soccer Player Hairdos
Adidas' Africanized Confederation Cup Campaign
Diamond-Studded Sneakers
Adidas Celebrates 60th With $800 Pair of Superstars
Cityscape Sneakers
Adidas ZX700 Gets Edgy With an Urban Flair for Your Feet
Eco News Hounds
'Recycled Rover' Newspaper Sculpture Makes Pet Ownership Hassle-Free
Checkerboard Tables
Anthony Pappalardo Shows His First Exhibition, 'Virgin White'
Iconic Political Portraits
'First Wives Club' in British Vogue July 2009 Issue
Union Jack Handbags
Agyness Deyn's Chanel Clutch
Onyx Lips
'Black Turquoise' by Olya Yakovleva Puts a New Spin on Black Lipstick
Union Jack Fashion
Ziad Ghanem's "English Boys and Working Girls"
Dichromatic Fashion Films
Striking 'Black/White' for British Vogue March 2009
Patriotic High Tops
Supra '4th of July' Shoe Plays on the Futuristic Metallic Craze
Celebrity Charity Cases
Vivienne Westwood Gives Leona Lewis Clothing
Urban Americana Photos
Rocksmith Fall 2009 Lookbook has a Patriotic Flair
Recycled Book Ornaments
Shakespeare Plays and Comics as Christmas Garlands
Lipstick Photoblogs
BeautySwatch Gives Customers a Real View of Lip Colors
Polaroid Lookbooks
Scott Sternberg Creates an Impromptu Campaign with Marisa Tomei
Checkered Architecture
Linz09 Info-Center Fuses Modernism, Tradition, Hospitality
Sugar-Covered Lips
‘Portraits' by Frederic Frognier Takes a Sweet Approach to Close-Up
Formal Gymwear
Jeremy Scott's Adidas Line Features Frills, Tails and Tracksuits
4th of July Footwear
Adidas Micropacers Celebrate '60 Years of Soles and Stripes'
Comical Caped Campaigns
Vivienne Westwood & Pamela Anderson Team Up Again
Winged Sandals
Zaha Hadid Channels the Messenger God in the Vivienne Westwood Rocking Shoes
Patriotic Fashion Editorials
'Patriot Games' in Elle August '09 Pays Homage to U.S. Designers
Baked Shirt Designs
Threadcakes Gallery Recreates Threadless T-Shirts in Edible Form
12 Sandy Artworks
Unique Sand Crafts, from Sand Canvas Artworks to Beach Art
Liquorlicious Boxed Wine Stands
Foldable Oak and Stainless Perch for Liquor Dispensing Ease
Leopard Print Sneakers
Vulcanized Boot from Adidas Oringinals by Originals Originals Kazuki
Sand Dune Fashion Shoots
'Everything Jessica' by Aaron McPolin is Absolutely Angelic
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The Whipped Bakeshop's Cookies Are Edible Works of Art
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American Dreamin' in W Magazine
Pop Star Tequila
Justin Timberlake's 901 Agave Alcohol Cranks Up Celebrity Liquor
Recycling Light Fixtures
The Eco-Friendly Diffusion Lamp Recycles and Reuses
Beach Pizza Delivery
Domino's Delivery Points Lets You Order Pizza in the Park in Amsterdam
Eclectic Eclairs
Inedible Pastries in Brilliant Colors Look Good Enough to Wear
Checkered Editorials
'Check it Out' for GQ Japan Features Tartan, Plaid & Checks
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The Catherine Malandrino Cointreau Bottle is All-American
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The Peddle Thorpe Fluid Pavilion Lands in Thematic Pavilion Expo
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From Edible Landscapes to Yummy Human Faces
All-American Attire
Derek Lam's Patriotic Tribute to the US of A
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Patriotic Pasties
Risque Accessories to Ring in Independence Day Right
Patriotic Pillows
Show Your State Some Love With 'Love California' U.S. Pillows
Diy Plastic Kayaks
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Rat-Infested Wallpaper
'City Park' Makes Fire Hydrants and Rodents Elegant
Viral Dorm Lip Dubs
Boston University Makes an Epic Tribute to the King of Pop
Button-Down Ties
Vivienne Westwood Keeps Neckwear in Check
Patriotic Sneakers
Adidas Originals 60th Anniversary Stars & Stripes Pack
Fashion Designed Liquor
Jeremy Scott Teams with Tanqueray No.Ten
Sandless Desert Nations
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Nomadic Lookbooks
Varde77 Shows Stylish Transient Clothing for Fall
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Giulio Patrizi Recycles Wood into Cubic Containers
Mobster Branded Liquor
Godfather Vodka Set to Hit Vendors Spring 2010
Starlet-Mimicking Beauty Products
The Jolielips System Promises an Epic Pucker
Rugged Patriotic Boots
Florsheim by Duckie Brown Collection Showcases Red, White & Blue Kicks
Designer Budget Tips
Vivienne Westwood's Tips on Penny-Pinching Style
Carnie Lip Balms
The Corn Dog Lip Balm is the Gift That Keeps on Giving
Patriotic Cosmetics
Chanel London Madness Collection Has Union Jack Flag Eye Shadow
Silent Ringtones For Clubbing
Mathmos Flashing Badge Lets You Know When Your Phone Rings
Checkered Kicks
The Vans Supreme Fall/Winter 2009 Collection is Off the Chain
Sand Canvas Artworks
Jim Denevan Dazzles Viewers With Birds-Eye-View Sand Art