‘Zara death pants’: are these the world’s most dangerous trousers?

The Guardian UK Wednesday 15 July 2026, 16:43 UTC By Guardian Staff 1 min read

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Wide-legged and flowing, they are causing a storm on social media, with people posting videos of the fabric getting caught in escalators and causing painful tripsName: “Zara death pants. Flowing, wide-legged, with a high waist, elastic waistband and front pockets.

Wide-legged and flowing, they are causing a storm on social media, with people posting videos of the fabric getting caught in escalators and causing painful trips

Name: “Zara death pants.”

Appearance: Flowing, wide-legged, with a high waist, elastic waistband and front pockets.

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