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Wide-leg ‘death pants’ cause tripping hazard in Bengaluru
Content creator Karina Shetty fractured her pinky toe after her left toe caught the hem of her wide-leg trousers while walking barefoot at home. She later discovered many women online describing similar…
The Story in Brief
Content creator Karina Shetty fractured her pinky toe after her left toe caught the hem of her wide-leg trousers while walking barefoot at home. She later discovered many women online describing similar falls. The extra-long hems, popularised by a certain brand, are being called 'death pants' on social media for their tendency to snag on stairs, escalators and uneven pavements.
Fashion designer Rakshitha says the problem is proportion, not the silhouette. She and others advise hemming pants above the ankle or altering the length. Lifestyle influencer Dishyata Roy says the trend can work with thoughtful styling. Some call on brands to offer multiple inseam lengths or clearer communication about runway-inspired designs.
The Indian Opinion
The 'death pants' panic makes for catchy video, but the real issue is fit, not fashion. Women are not choosing style over safety, they are buying what brands sell. Blaming consumers for a designer's lazy hem ignores the taller problem: global fast-fashion brands rarely adapt lengths for Indian builds or urban commutes. A simple test: will brands offer short, regular and tall inseams for this cut? Until then, alterations are on the buyer.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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