10 Fashion Trends That Are Super Dangerous

The video explores the historical dangers of fashion, cosmetics, and accessories. It covers toxic pigments like arsenic-based greens, analine dyes, and mercury in hat-making. The video also discusses asbestos in clothing, the hazards of rayon production, and the use of lead and radium in cosmetics. Additionally, it highlights the risks of atropine in eye cosmetics and the flammability of celluloid accessories. These trends posed significant health risks to both wearers and manufacturers.

What were the two special green pigments developed in the 1700s that were found to be toxic?

Describe the health effects caused by wearing clothing dyed with arsenic-based pigments.

What incident occurred in Birmingham, England in 1898 involving zinc chloride?

How did the use of asbestos in clothing lead to health issues for workers?

What was the process called that hat makers used that led to mercury poisoning?

Explain the dangers associated with the use of radium in cosmetics during the early 20th century.

What was the purpose of using atropine in ancient beauty practices, and what are its potential dangers?