{
  "id": 19250413,
  "title": "Skims Pulls $148 Advent Calendar Over Customer Complaints",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/skims-pulls-148-advent-calendar-over-customer-complaints",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-09T23:54:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business of Fashion",
    "slug": "business-of-fashion",
    "url": "https://www.businessoffashion.com/news/retail/skims-pulls-148-advent-calendar-over-customer-complaints/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Skims, the fashion and apparel brand founded by Kim Kardashian, has removed its $148 limited edition holiday advent calendar from its website following customer complaints. The calendar, which included hair accessories, keychains and other playful items, was removed after angry customers took to social media platforms like Reddit and TikTok to express disappointment with the product. According to an archived page from the website, the items inside were criticized for being cheap and disappointing, with many comparing them to products that can be found at a dollar store for a fraction of the price. In a statement to shoppers, Skims apologized for the product not meeting customer expectations and offered customers a full refund for returning the calendar or store credit if they decided to keep it. Skims spokesperson emphasized that the company takes customer feedback very seriously and that their response will directly shape future releases. This mishap could prove costly for the brand, as Skims has been focusing on expanding into new areas, including beauty and activewear collaborations, in recent years. In 2025, the company was valued at $5 billion.",
  "summary": "The shapewear brand co-founded by Kim Kardashian removed the limited-edition item and offered refunds following backlash over its contents.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}