India, July 14 -- A pair of wide-legged Zara trousers has become one of the internet's most unexpected fashion talking points - not because of its silhouette, but because of what happens when people wear it. The Spanish fast-fashion brand's flowy wide-leg trousers are at the centre of a wave of viral videos in which shoppers claim the extra-long hems have caused them to stumble, fall and, in some cases, suffer injuries.

The trousers are part of the ongoing puddle pants trend, a style defined by oversized legs and hems that skim or pool on the floor. While the dramatic silhouette has dominated runways and high-street collections alike, the recent online backlash has sparked a debate over whether trend-led fashion is becoming less practica...