Flags in Fashion

flags

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are nothing new to any of us.
infact, legend has it that lil'ol Betsy Ross – born in America as Elizabeth Griscom – was indeed the maker of the first American flag.
She worked as an apprentice to a local upholsterer John Webster, and learned to sew a whole bunch of goodies including blinds, dresses etc. However, when the American Revolutionary War broke out it became difficult to sew fabric, and garments
were made from flags, which also acted as a bit of a patriotic statement for the country at the time..

through the years this flag wearing trend has become a bit of a fashion statement, and is still hot for summer 12 fashion!
you'll be struck to find an online store that doesnt have something that symbolises either the union jack or the american flag...

This summer key notes to remember is that you want your item to look as if it were in the American Revolutionary War itself...

I'm talking vintage, tattery and distressed.

Take a look below for more inspiration... <3

Chicwish.com have some gorgeous items:

Above Shorts found here

Above Shorts found here

Above Vest found here

 

 Above Vest found here

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