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50 Edgy Union Jack Finds

From Fabulous Fashion to Awesome Automobiles

— May 27, 2012 — Fashion
These Union Jack innovations reveal how a familiar design can be rearranged in refreshing, interesting ways and still maintain the original appeal of its look.

It would be hard to deny that flags are objects of graphic design. They are intended to promote and solidify brands, countries, provinces, states and nations in an appealing and flattering manner. Centuries ago it appears that blue, white and red were hot colors; the early United States adopted these hues, as did a recently unified Great Britain, not to mention the perennially fashion-savvy French.

Still, the Union Jack has a certain Je ne sais quoi that the rather minimalist French and admittedly unsymmetrical American flag do not. The criss-crossed bars of thick, bold blue, white and red affect a look that is both edgy and dignified.

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Patriotic Metallic Lacquers
Patriotic Metallic Lacquers
The butter LONDON Heavy Medal Collection is Summer-Games Ready
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Exclusive English Drop-Tops
Exclusive English Drop-Tops
The MINI Highgate Edition Celebrates the 2012 London Olympics
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46
Soft Skull-Printed Stoles
Soft Skull-Printed Stoles
The 'Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty' Exhibition Boasts Silky Scarves
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45
Flag-Inspired Footwear
Flag-Inspired Footwear
The MINI Union Jack Sneaker Exhibits Patriotic Pride & Savvy Street Style
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44
Automaker Streetwear
Automaker Streetwear
BMW MINI 'Beat the Street' Collection Features British Influences
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43
Rock Royalty Speed Demons
Rock Royalty Speed Demons
Own the Lotus Evora S ‘Freddie Mercury' Edition for a Good C
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42
Dresses For Chairs
Dresses For Chairs
EDIT's 'Frock' Chairs and Bustiers Add Unique Style To Your Home
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41
Patriotic Vinyl Toys
Patriotic Vinyl Toys
The Medicom x Silas Union Jack Bearbricks Features the British Flag
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40
Fashionista Outfitted Alcohol
Fashionista Outfitted Alcohol
The Dressed Up Vivienne Westwood Chivas Regal 18YO
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39
Patriotic Pouts
Patriotic Pouts
Jessie J. Helps Launch the Union Jack Applique via 'Britain's Got Talent'
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38
Fresh Prince-Inspired Videos
Fresh Prince-Inspired Videos
The Big Sean Dance (A$$) Video Features Nicki Minaj
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37
Patriotic Puppy Pads
Patriotic Puppy Pads
These Jonathan Adler Dog Beds Quirky and Fun
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36
Sporty Patriotic Compacts
Sporty Patriotic Compacts
MINI Cooper London Olympics Edition Celebrates the Games Across the Pond
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35
Patriotic Punk Scarves
Patriotic Punk Scarves
The Alexander McQueen God Save McQueen Scarves are Dangerous and Delicate
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34
Sports-Integrated Posters
Sports-Integrated Posters
PJ Tierney Honors the Formula 1 Grand Prix Countries With Themed Art
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33
Suave British Empire Shoots
Suave British Empire Shoots
Bernardo Camara & Danilo Borgato by Cesar Dutra for Rich FW 2012
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32
Patriotic Cosmetics
Patriotic Cosmetics
Chanel London Madness Collection Has Union Jack Flag Eye Shadow
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31
Crown-Kissing Shoe Packs
Crown-Kissing Shoe Packs
The New Balance Lake Distric Pack Pays Homage to British City Flimby
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30
Sneak Fashion Boutique Peeks
Sneak Fashion Boutique Peeks
Topshop Shows You the Looks You'll Crave in 2009
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29
Lip-Shaped Flag Totes
Lip-Shaped Flag Totes
Union Jack Snakeskin Lip Clutch Gets You Noticed
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28
Pretty Patriotic Portraiture
Pretty Patriotic Portraiture
Louise Jordan Shoots the Girl Next Door with the Union Jack
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27
Matrimonial Mobile Protectors
Matrimonial Mobile Protectors
William and Kate iPhone Cases Commemorate the Royal Wedding
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26
Flag-Bearing Beautorials
Flag-Bearing Beautorials
Helen Mirren by Perou Features the Actress in the Union Jack
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25
Shocking Tourism Ad
Shocking Tourism Ad
Controversial Eurostar Promo
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24
Cult Toy Store Expansions
Cult Toy Store Expansions
Kidrobot Storms UK With ‘Ye Olde English Dunny' Series
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23
Quirky Queen Editorials
Quirky Queen Editorials
The April Cover of Elle Brazil is Eccentric
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22
Printed Smartphone Pouches
Printed Smartphone Pouches
Paul Smith Creates Wicked iPhone 4 Cases With Retro Designs
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21
Militarized Euro Timepieces
Militarized Euro Timepieces
The Swatch New Gents Camo Watch Collection is Vibrantly Dazzling
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20
Icy Blue Tea Tabletops
Icy Blue Tea Tabletops
The Suck UK 'Coffee Table Light' Will Keep Any Room Lit and Pretty
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19
British Rock Boots
British Rock Boots
The Clarks Punk Edition Kicks Pay Tribute to Emerging English Music
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18
Union Jack Handbags
Union Jack Handbags
Agyness Deyn's Chanel Clutch
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17
No More Boring Fridges
No More Boring Fridges
Smeg Union Jack Refrigerator
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16
Primped Politician Photography
Primped Politician Photography
The Terry Richardson Georgia May Jagger Shoot Gets Governmental
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15
Union Jack Fashion
Union Jack Fashion
Ziad Ghanem's "English Boys and Working Girls"
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14
British Pride Paper
British Pride Paper
The Vivienne Westwood Wallpaper Collection for Cole & Son
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13
Rat-Infested Art Exhibits
Rat-Infested Art Exhibits
Banksy's "Crude Oils" Installation
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12
Patriotic Auto Wraps
Patriotic Auto Wraps
Union Jack Lotus Exige S
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11
Personified Fabric Pressers (UPDATE)
Personified Fabric Pressers (UPDATE)
The 'Ironman Ironing Board' is the Perfect Flatmate
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10
Gritty Union Jack Footwear
Gritty Union Jack Footwear
Clarks Originals Desert Boot 'Punk Edition' Receives Makeover
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9
Regal Rebellion Spreads
Regal Rebellion Spreads
Model Alex Bennett by Damien Blottiere for Commons & Sense Man Magazine
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8
Patriotic Pictorials
Patriotic Pictorials
British Vogue Gets Nationalistic in October 2009 Issue
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7
Double Flag Dresses
Double Flag Dresses
Katy Perry is Divided Over Supporting Two Teams
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6
Punk Pride Pictorials
Punk Pride Pictorials
Vince Robitaille by Milan Vukmirovic for L'Officiel Hommes Magazine
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5
Patriotic Wallpaper
Patriotic Wallpaper
'Wonder Walls' Let Londoners Show Their Allegiance to Country
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4
Patriotic Footwear
Patriotic Footwear
Alexander McQueen Union Jack Ankle Boots
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3
Badass Baroque Furniture
Badass Baroque Furniture
Revamped Retro Designs With Sass and Class
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2
Shredded Flag Fashion
Shredded Flag Fashion
Miley Cyrus GAY Nightclub Performance in London Shocks Again
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1
Rock and Roll Seating
Rock and Roll Seating
Designer Antique Chairs With A Majorly Modern Attitude
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