Skims advent calendar 2026: Kim Kardashian’s brand offers refunds, credit amid customer backlash
Kim Kardashian's brand, Skims, is facing backlash for a $216 advent calendar containing low-value items like hair ties and bra straps. In response to viral criticism, the company is offering refunds or store credit to dissatisfied customers.
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The incident illustrates the power of social media in holding luxury brands accountable for product quality and consumer expectations.
Share article ’Tis the season for a refund. At least if you’re one of the people who purchased the Skims accessories advent calendar.
Kim Kardashian ’s apparel brand has been lashed online after releasing a $216 advent calendar that’s been described as “straight up disrespectful” and the “worst advent calendar … ever seen”.
Skims’ advent calendar hasn’t exactly inspired festive feelings among customers. TikTok/@WetSloppySwollen
Social media has been alight with unboxing videos that sparked backlash over the tissue-wrapped “gifts” hiding behind each festive window within the calendar.
Some of the items in the box: hair ties, a squishy, four keyrings and bra straps. (Yes, really.)
Users on TikTok have been going viral with their reaction videos, including @WetSloppySwollen, who was in disbelief after unwrapping what appeared to be a bra strap-style headband.
Kim Kardashian’s brand is under fire for the lacklustre Christmas product. Getty
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