# How fashion trends like high heels and tight pants threaten women's safety

A Guardian investigation reveals how certain fashion items, including high heels and restrictive pants dubbed "Zara death pants," pose safety risks to women. The report highlights incidents of injury and health issues linked to these trends, raising concerns about industry oversight and consumer protection.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/24/from-high-heels-to-zara-death-pants-how-fashion-falls-foul-of-womens-safety) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:00:58 GMT