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May 2024
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Why are pee-stained jeans a new fashion ...

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There seems to be a new trend every single day that never fails to shock people. Pee-stained jeans are the latest fashion trend...or disaster. Are these crazy pieces created just to get publicity, or are we just not fashionable enough?

Laura Mullett is a journalist and fashion expert and joins Seán to discuss the latest ‘fashion’ trends.

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