Zara’s viral pants have become the center of a scandal: customers are complaining about falls and injuries
10 July 07:57
Satin pants from the well-known store Zara have become the subject of heated discussion on the social media platform TikTok. This time, the model’s popularity isn’t due to its fashionable silhouette or soft fabric, but rather to widespread complaints from customers about the dangerous cut and injuries sustained from falls, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
Zara Pants Take TikTok by Storm: How a Satin Pants Style Went Viral on Social Media
People from various countries began posting videos en masse, recounting falls, bruises, scrapes, and even having to seek medical attention after falling while wearing these pants.
The story gained widespread attention after a video by an Australian woman named Stephanie went viral. She said she fell after tripping over the pant leg and was forced to seek medical attention due to her injuries. Her video drew hundreds of comments from other women who shared similar experiences.
The topic quickly went viral on TikTok. Users are posting footage from security cameras, videos taken after falls, photos from hospitals, and sharing their own stories of how a simple walk or trip to the store ended in injury.
Some of the videos are racking up millions of views, and the pants themselves have already been dubbed “Zara deadly trousers” online.
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Why Zara pants have caused numerous injuries: TikTok users’ opinions
According to women, the problem lies in the design of the model. These are satin pants with an elastic waistband and very wide legs.
Because of the lightweight fabric and loose bottom, it’s easy to step on the pant leg, especially when walking down stairs, on a slippery floor, or at a brisk pace.
This, according to the pants’ owners, is what causes them to lose their balance. In the comments on the video, users describe similar situations: the fabric catches on the sole of their shoe, they take the next step, and they fall.
@byghislaine I’ve literally already broken my neck 46 times #zarapants #zaratrousersdangerous #zarapantsfalling ♬ original sound – Tyra
Initially, this model of satin pants from Zara became popular because of its lightweight fabric, loose silhouette, and trendy cut. The pants cost about $39, which is equivalent to approximately 1,800 hryvnias.
After a wave of videos showing people falling while wearing these pants, TikTok users began warning others about the risk of injury. Some owners advise wearing them only with certain types of shoes, hemming them, or simply avoiding this style altogether.
One user said she fell on a subway platform and suffered a serious hip injury; another sustained a cheekbone fracture. Others have reported falling in supermarkets, near their homes, or on stairs, resulting in bruises, scrapes, or injuries.
@kategeraghty45 You think falling in Zara pants is bad? How about an escalator swallowing them whole and news channels around the world sharing it @Áine Geraghty 🤣 #viralvideo #accident #zara #fail #meme ♬ original sound – Tyra
@anyrasigma I broke my cheekbone. These should really come with a warning 😭 (disclaimer: this happened last summer; I’m okay now) #zarapants #zarapantsfalling ♬ Saxophones getting louder – Sped Up – AntonioVivald
@morgibxi Stay safe out there—these Zara pants are a tripping hazard #zarapants #zarattrousersdangerous #zarapantsfalling ♬ original sound – Tyra
Have there been any comments from Zara representatives?
Despite calls from TikTok users to issue a warning about the risk of injury, Zara has not yet publicly commented on customers’ complaints about this style.
Meanwhile, the discussion continues on social media: some users think the issue is overblown, while others insist that the brand should address the potentially dangerous design.
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