Vision Motivee on Instagram: "In the late 1800s, women in London and parts of Europe sometimes carried self defense gloves fitted with metal spikes or sharp studs, turning an everyday accessory into a survival tool during dangerous times. With poorly lit streets, limited policing, and frequent threats, items like gloves, hat pins, and parasols became practical ways for women to protect themselves and create a chance to escape if attacked. A striking reminder of how necessity shaped personal safety long before modern self defense tools existed."