Toxic Trends: Fashion's Dangerous Past

This chapter explores the hazardous fashion trends of the past, specifically the use of arsenic in textiles during the crinoline era, highlighting the deadly risks associated with certain garments. It also examines the impact of toxic substances on beauty products and the ongoing societal pressures regarding aesthetics, revealing a historical and contemporary connection to health hazards in fashion.

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