Kim Kardashian’s shapewear label, Skims, is providing refunds to customers who purchased its $148 advent calendar following widespread negative feedback on social media. Kim Kardashian’s Skims is offering customers refunds for its $148 (£110) advent calendar which has been widely criticised on social media. Has contacted Skims for comment. And was it worth it, what is the most money youâve spent on an advent calendar.
The product, which promised twelve days of fun surprises, faced mockery from users who compared the inexpensive-looking contents—such as hair clips and keychains—to items found discarded under furniture.
A spokesperson for the company acknowledged that for some individuals, the calendar failed to meet expectations. The brand has reportedly reached out to every purchaser to offer either a full refund or store credit. Established by Kardashian in 2019, Skims has significantly expanded to reach a $5 billion valuation as of 2025 following a successful funding round. According to Forbes magazine, the shapewear and clothing business was co-founder by Kardashian in 2019 and has made the reality TV star a billionaire. Skims was valued at $5bn in 2025 when it raised millions of dollars in new funding.
Advent Calendar Contents
- Day 1: Tartan teddy bear key chain
- Day 2 & 3: Hair ties
- Day 4: Skims logo hair clips
- Day 5: Skims logo squishy ornament
- Day 6: Skims logo hair clips
- Day 7: Beige elastic straps and hair bands
- Day 8: Skims logo hair clips
- Day 9: Skims logo comb keychain
- Day 10: Hair ties
- Day 11: Skims keychain
- Day 12: Furry compact mirror keychain
Social media reaction to the product was swift.
One TikTok user claimed the items resembled things their cat collects around the house, while others suggested the collection looked like random accessories emptied from a bedside table.
Several users shared videos of themselves cleaning out their own sofas to replicate the contents of the calendar, highlighting the perceived lack of value in the high-priced holiday set.
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