Victorian dress reform — During the middle and late Victorian period, various reformers proposed, designed, and wore clothing supposedly more rational and comfortable than the fashions of the time. This was known as the dress reform or rational dress movement. The… … Wikipedia
Rational choice theory — This article is about a theory of economics. For Rational Choice Theory as applied to criminology, see Rational choice theory (criminology). Economics … Wikipedia
Bicycle touring — Expedition type bicycle touring Cordillera del Paine Bicycle touring is cycling over long distances – prioritizing pleasure and endurance over utility or speed. Touring can range from single day supported rides e.g., rides to benefit charities… … Wikipedia
History of brassieres — The history of the bra is inextricably intertwined with the social history of the status of women, including the evolution of fashion and changing views of the body.At various times since recorded history women have used a variety of garments and … Wikipedia
Chronology — 50,000 BCE The first prehistoric human, Cro Magnon man, learned to survive in cold climates by fashioning clothing out of animal skins, tree bark, and foliage. Paleolithic cave paintings such as those found in Lascaux, France, indicate that early … Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry
1880s in fashion — Fashion in the 1880s in European and European influenced countries is characterized by the return of the bustle. The long, lean line of the 1870s was replaced by a full, curvy silhouette with gradually widening shoulders. Fashionable waists were… … Wikipedia
Frederick Thomas Bidlake — (1867 – 17 September 1933) was an English racing cyclist of the late 19th century who became one of the most notable administrators of British road bicycle racing during the early 20th century. The annual Bidlake Memorial Prize, was instituted in … Wikipedia
Cyclists' Touring Club — Logo of the Cyclists’ Touring Club. CTC and the UK s national cyclists organisation are the trading names of the Cyclists Touring Club.[1] CTC is the United Kingdom s largest cycling membership organisation. It also has member groups in the… … Wikipedia
Womenswear — The category of women s fashion that includes bras, panties, lingerie, sleepwear, sportswear, dresses, activewear, outerwear, performance apparel, special occasion, and accessories. Although menswear and womenswear traditionally have been… … Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry
Sportswear — Having its roots in attire specific to English hunting sports during the mid nineteenth century, it soon became fashionable to wear garments associated with leisure time sports such as golf, tennis, ice skating, polo, horseback riding,… … Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry
