Kim Kardashian’s clothing brand, Skims, is issuing refunds to customers who purchased its $148 advent calendar, following a wave of criticism on social media.
The calendar, which promised “twelve days of fun surprises,” was widely mocked online for the perceived low quality of its contents. Some users joked that the items resembled things found down the back of a sofa.
A Skims spokesperson told the BBC that the calendar did not meet expectations for some customers, and that the company has reached out to every buyer to offer a full refund or store credit.
The backlash gained momentum on TikTok, where users posted unboxing videos and parodies. One video compared the contents to miscellaneous items “my cat collects from around my house,” while another quipped that it looked like Kim Kardashian was cleaning out her bedside table. Others joked that they could recreate the calendar by searching their sofas.
The advent calendar included a tartan teddy bear keychain, several sets of hair ties, Skims logo hair clips, a Skims logo squishy ornament, beige elastic straps and hair bands, a Skims logo comb keychain, a Skims keychain, and a furry compact mirror keychain.
Skims, an American shapewear and clothing brand co-founded by Kim Kardashian and Jens Grede, was valued at over $5 billion as of 2025.
