Theguardian iconTheguardianJul 15, 2026

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

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.

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

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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 trips Name: "Zara death pants." Appearance:

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

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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 trips Name: "Zara death pants." Appearance: Flowing, wide-legged, with a high waist, elastic waistband and front pockets.

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