Fashion Follies: When Style Trumps Safety The recent social media storm over Zara's "lethal trousers" has sparked a long overdue conversation about fashion's relationship with women's safety. The £25.
99 wide legged trousers have become an unlikely bestseller, but their design flaws have led to a disturbing trend of tripping incidents and injuries among wearers.
This phenomenon is not unique to Zara or even high street retailers. Fashion has a long history of showcasing impractical and hazardous designs that prioritize aesthetics over wearer well being.