insanity. 1  the condition of being insane; a derangement of the mind. 2  Law. 3  Psychiatry. 4  extreme foolishness; folly; senselessness; foolhardiness: Trying to drive through that traffic would be pure insanity. a foolish or senseless action, policy, statement, etc.: We've heard decades of insanities in our political discourse.
French fashion. France is a leading country in the fashion design industry, along with Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan and the United States. Fashion is an important part of the country's cultural life and society, and the French are well known for their good taste in fashion.
Regency Fashion > Victorian Fashion > 1920s Fashion. Although the Victorian corset was in fashion for some years, it is now looked upon by the majority of women as a needless overindulgence. Throughout the 19th century, the corset carefully restricted and re-shaped the figure by tight seams, fabric, bone, metal and laces.