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Chaps (other)
Chaps are protective clothing for the legs. Chaps may also refer to: * Chaps (brand), a brand of Ralph Lauren Corporation *The Brothers Chaps, creators of the Homestar Runner series of animated cartoons * Gaiters, or half-chaps CHAPS may refer to: *CHAPS, Clearing House Automated Payment System, a British financial company * Combined heat and power solar, a photovoltaic technology * CHAPS (health organisation), a partnership of UK organisations promoting gay men's health * CHAPS detergent, zwitterionic detergent used in the laboratory to solubilize biological macromolecules such as proteins See also *Chap (other) Chap may refer to: * Chap (instrument), a Southeast Asian percussion instrument *Chap Petersen (born 1968), American politician and Virginia state senator * Chap, Virginia, United States, an unincorporated community *''The Chap'', a British magazi ... * Chappes (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaps
Chaps ( or ) are sturdy coverings for the legs consisting of leggings and a belt. They are buckled on over trousers with the chaps' integrated belt, but unlike trousers, they have no seat (the term "assless chaps" is a tautology) and are not joined at the crotch. They are designed to provide protection for the legs and are usually made of leather or a leather-like material. Their name is a shortened version of the Spanish word ''chaparajos''. ''Chaparajos'' were named after the chaparral (thick, thorny, low brush) from which they were designed to protect the legs while riding on horseback. Like much of western American horse culture, the origin of ''chaparajos'' was in the south of Spain, from which it then passed on to the part of New Spain that later became Mexico, and has been assimilated into cowboy culture of the American west. They are a protective garment to be used when riding a horse through brushy terrain. In the modern world, they are worn for both practical work purpo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaps (brand)
Ralph Lauren Corporation is an American public company, publicly traded fashion company that was founded in 1967 by American fashion designer Ralph Lauren. The company is headquartered in New York City, producing products ranging from the mid-range to the luxury segments. They are known for marketing and distributing products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories, and fragrances. The company's brands include the mid-range Chaps brand, to the sub-premium Lauren Ralph Lauren brand, to the premium Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Ralph Lauren Childrenswear, and Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren brands, up to the full luxury Ralph Lauren Purple Label and Ralph Lauren Collection brands. Ralph Lauren licenses its name and branding to Luxottica for eyewear; L'Oréal for fragrances and cosmetics; Hanesbrands for underwear and sleepwear; Kohl's and Hollander Sleep Products for bedding; Designers Guild for fabric and wallpaper; and EJ Victor for home furniture. History Ralph Lauren was on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
