Patriots: when celebrities wear flags -

A flag represents more than just a territory; it represents its people and culture. Many individuals wave flags on special occasions, including celebratory dates in their respective countries. Celebs are no exception, of course. Some celebrities, however, go a step further in their patriotism by actually wearing the flag. We're talking about dresses, tops, pants, and everything in between!

Looking for inspo to rock a patriotic look? As you'll see in several examples in this gallery, you don't even have to be from the country in question! Curious? Then click on!

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Katy Perry -

Singer Katy Perry dresses up for the occasion during 'VH1 Divas Salute the Troops' in 2010, in Miramar, California.

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Taylor Swift -

The singer wears the Union Jack from head to toe (quite literally) during the 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York.

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David Bowie -

Pictured: the late British singer wears a flamboyant Union Jack jacket at the Phoenix Festival in 1996 in Long Marston, in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England.

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Destiny's Child -

Beyoncé and co. wore stars and stripes pants during their performance at a 9/11 benefit concert in 2001.

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Geri Halliwell -

Pictured: Ginger Spice of the Spice Girls wears her iconic Union Jack dress at the Brit Awards in 1997.

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Carrie Underwood -

The singer wears a US flag top during a performance at the 2012 CMA Music Festival, in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Jodie Kidd, Naomi Campbell, Yasmin Le Bon, and Elle Macpherson -

The four models sport Union Flag t-shirts during  a photo-call to promote the Fashion for Relief charity, at the Rotary Club in 2007, in London, England.

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Steven Tyler and Pink -

The Aerosmith front man and singer Pink pose backstage with their patriotic outfits, back in 2001.

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Jon Bon Jovi -

The front man of Bon Jovi wears a stars and stripes-inspired outfit onstage at Etihad Stadium in 2013, in Manchester, England.

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Elton John -

Pictured: Elton John wears a rather appropriate t-shirt as he returns from the US in December 1974.

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Heidi Klum -

The supermodel wears a US-flag waistcoat from Victoria's Secret New Rock Angel Collection in 2003.

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Meryl Streep -

The veteran actress chose to wear this patriotic look at the 'Doubt' photo-call on January 19, 2009, in Paris, France.

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Mariah Carey -

An asymmetric one-shoulder top with an American flag? Yes, please! Mariah Carey wore one during the screening of her film 'Glitter' in 2001 in Westwood, California.

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Rita Ora -

The singer wears a very British jacket during a performance at Fashion Rocks 2014 in New York.

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Bono -

The U2 front man likes to wear flags during his performances. On the left, we can see Bono wrapped in the Irish flag back in 1985. On the right, Bono wears what appears to be the Union Jack (though it could well be the Australian flag) back in 2006 in Melbourne, Australia.

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Bono -

Of course, Bono had to sport the American flag during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXXVI in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 3, 2002.

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Bono -

Bono is not just about Anglosphere flags! Here he is, back in 2006, wearing a jacket with the Brazilian national flag at Morumbi Stadium, in São Paulo, Brazil, in 2006.

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Joe Elliott -

The front man of Def Leppard rocks a pair of Union Jack-patterned jeans at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium in London, on April 20, 1992.

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Kid Rock -

Kid Rock loves his stars and stripes. Here he is wearing the American flag on two separate occasions. On the left, during a show for US servicemen at Ramstein Air Base in Germany in 2001. On the right, during the Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show in 2004, at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Jane Krakowski -

The actress and comedian attends the 2009 Annual Women's Day Red Dress Awards in New York City in this cool flag-inspired number.

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Tilda Swinton -

The British actress attends a movie premiere in a busy flag-themed shirt and jacket in 2003.

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Irina Shayk -

The Russian model turned heads at the 2016 Met Gala with this stars and stripes-patterned gown.

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Farrah Abraham -

The American TV personality rocks a Union Jack-themed dress as she enters the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house in England in 2015.

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Reba McEntire -

The famous singer and actress salutes in a patriotic  gown at the People's Choice Awards in 2002.

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Michael Jackson -

Pictured: The late singer wraps the American flag around his shoulder during United We Stand: What More Can I Give. This was a 9/11 benefit concert in 2001 at the RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C.

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Rumer Willis -

The actress dresses up for the occasion as she celebrates Independence Day at Encore Beach Club in Las Vegas in 2015.

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Bruce Willis -

The actor rocks an American flag cap during The Cinema Society screening of 'All the King's Men' in New York City in 2006.

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Kesha -

Kesha looks incredibly cool in her American flag top during a Wireless Festival performance at Hyde Park on July 2, 2011, in London, England.

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Halle Berry -

The actress rocks a flag-inspired dress during a photo-call for 'Sword Fish' in 2001, in Deauville, France.

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Taylor Hill -

The American model struts down the runway in a US flag-inspired ensemble during the 2015 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City.

Sources: (USA Today) (Mirror)

See also: Star-spangled facts about the American flag

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