# Plush Patriotic Shorts The High Waist American Flag Shorts are Chic By Joanna Simwinga | Published 2012-04-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-flag-shorts References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/97075106/high-waist-american-flag-shorts) & [silverunderwearoutfitters.tumblr](http://silverunderwearoutfitters.tumblr.com/) These High Waist American Flag Shorts would be a great addition to any wardrobe. The fashion of wearing [stars and stripes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acidic-americana) gets more popular every day. American flags are appearing on shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, [leggings and pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legging-liners). This [American flag apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patchwork-americana) has a wide market. Silver Underwear Outfitters, the company responsible for these high-waisted shorts, has sold designs to customers in over seven countries, not including the U.S.A. Just as the British flag represented punk culture, the American Flag represents indie music and hipsters -- essentially, all things associated with Coachella. If you are looking for a patriotic spin on clothing this summer, these shorts are the perfect fit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **American Flag Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and stylish designs featuring the American flag for different types of clothing. - **International Market Expansion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Identify and reach out to potential customers in new countries to expand the market for American flag apparel. - **Patriotic Fashion Trend:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion influencers and designers to create a broader range of patriotic fashion items. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and eco-friendly manufacturing processes for American flag apparel. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement advanced data analytics and personalization techniques to optimize the online shopping experience for customers of American flag apparel. - **Event Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Organize pop-up shops and fashion events that focus on promoting American flag apparel and related patriotic fashion trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Patriotic Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haribo-red-white-blue-goldbears.md) - [Breathable Textured Tweed Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-tweed-apres-shorts.md) - [Americana-Inspired Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-stories-americana.md) - [Vibrant Comfort-Forward Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lazy-daze-collection.md) - [Functional Activewear Skorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harland-threads.md) - [Summertime Americana Chip Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-fourth-of-july.md) - [Stylish Beach-Ready Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-swim-collection.md) - [Frilly Feminine Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunza-g.md) - [Elegant High-Waisted Panties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-cut-briefs.md)