From high heels to ‘Zara death pants’: how fashion falls foul of women’s safety

A pair of Zara wide-legged trousers has become an unexpected cautionary tale on social media, The Guardian reports. The twenty five point nine nine pound pants earned the nickname 'Zara death pants' after videos showed shoppers tripping over the oversized legs and injuring themselves. Beyond the internet humor, the retailer's design choice has sparked a broader discussion about how fashion trends can pose real safety risks to women.

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