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

Fed-and-SEC desk, TradeNews USA (2026-07-24): “Buyer beware” is one of the oldest principles in English law. Now, a pair of wide legged trousers from Zara is bringing the phrase back to the forefront of… Primary source: original at The Guardian (theguardian.com).

July 24, 2026 1:56 PM ET · The Guardian

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

“Buyer beware” is one of the oldest principles in English law. Now, a pair of wide legged trousers from Zara is bringing the phrase back to the forefront of shoppers’ minds.

On social media the £25.99 wide-legged trousers from the high-street retailer have earned the moniker “Zara death pants” thanks to a slew of videos showing wearers tripping over the leg of the trousers and injuring themselves.