Kim Kardashian‘s clothing brand is once again under fire.
Clients have been calling out the reality TV star and her shapewear brand for their newly released 2026 advent calendar. The SKIMS holiday special has left many customers disgruntled because the gifts did not meet expectations.
Despite its success in amassing billions of dollars, Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS has been in several tight spots. Some of its products have drawn heavy scrutiny, and the brand has also faced legal drama.
Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS Tries To Make Amends After Advent Calendar Fail
Kardashian’s shapewear, loungewear, and clothing brand has made a major move after disappointed customers took to social media slamming its holiday product. The brand is now reimbursing customers who called it out for selling a $148 advent calendar that did not meet expectations.
Many customers bought the expensive calendar that tracks the days leading up to Christmas, but it included items like keychains, hair ties, and Skims-branded bobby pins.
As TMZ reported, several customers slammed the product on social media, with one comparing the calendar’s gifts to the junk women find at the bottom of their purses. Another customer called the product a waste of money and the “worst advent calendar ever.”
SKIMS has issued a statement via its rep saying executives are “aware of the feedback” and are now offering refunds for the advent calendar after personally contacting angry customers.
The rep told TODAY the brand acknowledges that “for some, the calendar didn’t meet expectations,” while requesting more feedback in the future, which “will directly shape how we approach future releases.”
Was SKIMS’ Previous Advent Calendar Any Better?
Last year, the brand released a ‘Panties’ advent calendar which included 25 luxury pairs of underwear. The lingerie advent calendar had a cheeky image on the front, with the panties hidden behind 25 doors in the luxe packaging.
The price was more than double what this year’s holiday special sold for. It was listed at $450 for limited-edition thongs, briefs, and bikinis.
“A limited-edition luxury: unwrap something special every day. This premium advent calendar is filled with surprise panties to treat yourself all month long—because every day deserves a little SKIMS,” the description read on the website.
According to The Sun, while some slammed the panties advent calendar, saying the TV star was trying to “get rid of old stock that didn’t sell,” others praised Kardashian’s marketing.
‘The Kardashians’ Star’s Brand Recently Faced Legal Drama
In the second quarter of the year, SKIMS was named in a lawsuit after a New York designer accused the mom of four of copying her name. The designer claimed that Kardashian, despite receiving warnings, launched her “Fits Everybody” collection, whose name was similar to the brand, “Fits Everybody To A T.”
The brand owner alleged it had secured a trademark for the name, but Kardashian used her celebrity status to market her own collection, ignoring the name’s rights. As The Blast reported, the fashionista received “repeated, unequivocal notice” before the matter was brought to court.
The CEO of the Fits brand, Denise Cesare, claimed in the filing that the similarity between their names often led clients to believe the brands were connected and, as a result, sales for “Fits Everybody To A T” have been affected.
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A Controversial SKIMS Product That Got Experts Talking
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Last year, SKIMS released a face-sculpting compression shapewear, claiming it contained collagen additives that work anti-aging wonders and tighten the jaw overnight. Fans questioned the invention, stressing that collagen had to be ingested to have effects, as topical application does not work.
A top Beverly Hills cosmetic doctor slammed the brand’s claims, telling fans that the wrap will “not reshape your face permanently as claims of permanent jaw sculpting or structural changes are not backed by evidence.”
The doctor noted that the compression shapewear is not a replacement for proven interventions like surgery, facial exercises, fillers, and more. He noted, as per The Blast, that long-term use of the product may do more harm than good. The specialist highlighted that the product could cause issues like muscle discomfort, skin irritation, and even reset the jaw posture.
Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS Was Embroiled In A Drug-Related Scandal
In September 2025, a Polish driver named Jakub Jan Konkel attempted to smuggle drugs across the border while transporting SKIMS clothing. He was stopped by Border Force officers at the Port of Harwich in Essex, according to a previous release by The Blast.
His lorry carried 28 pallets of SKIMS clothing, transported by ferry from the Hook of Holland. Officials checked the products, and X-ray showed no problems. Inspection of the truck raised eyebrows after officers found that it had been revamped to hide a compartment in the rear trailer doors.
The authorities found 90 packages of cocaine valued at around $9.4 million, and Konkel was arrested. He initially denied knowledge of the drugs but later pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 13 years and 6 months behind bars. Further investigation confirmed that SKIMS products were unrelated to the smuggled drugs.
Will Kim Kardashian SKIMS treat this as a wake-up call for future holiday specials?
