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.
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of trend): New Look (a style of women's clothing created by Christian Dior in 1947; involved a tight bodice and narrow waist and a flowing pleated skirt). fashion (the latest and most admired style in clothes and cosmetics and behavior).