SKIMS Refunds $148 Advent Calendar After Customers Call It Poor Value
SKIMS, the shapewear brand founded by Kim Kardashian, is refunding buyers of its $148 Advent calendar after customers complained online that it held items like hair ties and bobby pins. A company spokesperson said executives had seen the feedback.
Kim Kardashian's SKIMS is issuing refunds for its $148 Advent calendar as of November 9, 2026, after customers complained that the product was a poor value. The company is reimbursing buyers who said the calendar fell far short of its price.
An Advent calendar counts down the days to Christmas, with a small gift behind each door. Many buyers expected something special for the money.
What customers found inside
Customers said the calendar contained items such as hair ties and SKIMS-branded bobby pins. Several took to social media to say it was a waste of money. One called it the "worst advent calendar ever."
Another person online compared the contents to the junk women find at the bottom of their purses.
How SKIMS responded
A SKIMS spokesperson issued a statement saying executives are "aware of the feedback." The company has contacted the unhappy customers personally and is now offering refunds on the calendar.
The spokesperson also acknowledged that "for some, the calendar didn't meet expectations." The statement asked customers for more feedback, which the company said "will directly shape how we approach future releases."
What buyers should know
The company's statement says refunds are being offered after it reached out to customers who complained. It does not say how many calendars were sold or how many refunds have been issued. It also does not say whether buyers who have not complained must contact the company to ask for their money back.
SKIMS is the apparel and shapewear brand founded by Kardashian. The calendar's price of $148 drew much of the criticism, with buyers weighing it against the hair ties and bobby pins they received.
The company has not announced any change to how it plans future holiday products. Its spokesperson said only that customer comments will influence upcoming releases.
