Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS Faces Backlash Over $148 Advent Calendar

Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand, SKIMS, is responding to criticism regarding its $148 advent calendar. Customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the value of items included in the calendar. A spokesperson from SKIMS addressed the situation, stating that the company is ‘aware of the feedback’ and is offering refunds.

On November 8, a SKIMS representative informed Today.com that all customers who purchased the calendar have been contacted and offered either a full refund or a SKIMS credit. The spokesperson emphasized that they want every customer to be satisfied with their SKIMS purchase. They added that customer feedback will influence future product releases.

The advent calendar, which is no longer available on the SKIMS website, was marketed as an ‘accessories advent calendar’ with 12 daily gifts. The items included in the calendar ranged from keychains, hair ties, scrunchies, and clips, to bobby pins and a compact mirror.

The calendar has become a topic of debate online, with social media users questioning the value of the contents. One user on Threads commented, ‘Skims really got people paying $150 for stuff you’d throw in the junk drawer,’ sharing a picture of hair ties and other accessories. Another user expressed their disbelief over the cost, stating, ‘$148 for THAT?! I know Kim didn’t put some hair ties, clips and keychains in a box, slap SKIMS on it and expect people to act like this is luxury.’

On TikTok, user @KaylaRyan shared a video unboxing the advent calendar, expressing her disappointment with the contents, labeling it ‘THE worst advent calendar I’ve ever seen.’ Her reaction echoed the sentiments of many others online about the perceived lack of value in the product.