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Patriotic Comfort

Recession-fueled patriotism fueled partly by increased army recruits

Implications - In some countries, patriotism has increased significantly due to the recession; in the UK, army recruits went up 25% from 2008 to 2009. Despite globalization and the embrace of all cultures, patriotism is on the rise, and people are once again eager to flash pride for their countries.

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6 Featured, 38 Examples: 1,490,391 Total Clicks

Date Range: Apr 09 - Jan 10

Trending: Warm

Consumer Insight Topics: Art & Design World Design World News

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Patriotic Pictorials - British Vogue Gets Nationalistic in October 2009 Issue

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Average 15,917 Clicks Pub: Sep 15, 09

Patriotic Pictorials

British Vogue Gets Nationalistic in October 2009 Issue

British Vogue gets nationalistic for their October 2009 issue. Famed fashion photographer Mario Testino captures an all-English cast of models including Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Lily Donaldson and Stella… [More]

Food Flags - Pasta for Italy, Raw Tuna for Japan and Blue Cheese and Grapes for France

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Average 16,465 Clicks Pub: Sep 10, 09

Food Flags

Pasta for Italy, Raw Tuna for Japan and Blue Cheese and Grapes for France

These lovely works of art are a delicious twist on edible culture. The food flags shown here are not only astonishingly accurate depictions of national flags from around the world, but they're also created… [More]

Patriotic Photoshoots - Grey Ant Gives a Flag-Waving Sneak Peek at Their Collection

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Average 12,182 Clicks Pub: May 23, 09

Patriotic Photoshoots

Grey Ant Gives a Flag-Waving Sneak Peek at Their Collection

Paying tribute to America, Japan, France, and other countries, Grey Ant gives a shout-out to the globe and lets fans in on a sneak peak of their latest and greatest collection with a flag-waving photoshoot.… [More]

Patriotic Clowntography - Raif Adelberg's Wild Dreams Through the Lens

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Average 12,452 Clicks Pub: Nov 5, 09

Patriotic Clowntography

Raif Adelberg's Wild Dreams Through the Lens

Boundary pushing fashion designer Raif Adelberg is also a boundary pushing artist. His exhibition “All I have are my dreams” set to debut at the Doyle Devere gallery in London features photography in… [More]

Wild Patriotic Hairstyles - Sculptural Styles Showcase Regional Pride

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Average 23,419 Clicks Pub: Apr 23, 09

Wild Patriotic Hairstyles

Sculptural Styles Showcase Regional Pride

I thought I was a bit radical with bright red hair until I saw this series of extreme patriotic hairstyles. I just love them so much. Like couture fashion, I see these as a palette of inspiration from… [More]

Communist Ringtones - Cell Phone Waiting Tones Changed to PRC Patriotic Song

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Average 4,967 Clicks Pub: Sep 30, 09

Communist Ringtones

Cell Phone Waiting Tones Changed to PRC Patriotic Song

Chinese pride and communist propaganda has taken a new level with state-controlled mobile service providers changing the tone that you hear while waiting for someone to pick up the line into a patriotic… [More]