SKIMS Advent calendar sparks controversy: "I can get these at Dollar Tree"
Kim Kardashian's SKIMS apparel brand has faced backlash from TikTok creators over its Advent calendar, which includes various small accessories and costs $148.
Covered by 2 sources from 2 countries. First reported by CBS News ·
How 2 newspapers cover this story
SKIMS Advent calendar sparks controversy
The Advent calendar industry is booming, which has become a problem for some who don't think the contents are worth the price tags. Lilia Luciano reports.
· SKIMS Advent calendar sparks controversy: "I can get these at Dollar Tree"
Kim Kardashian’s Skims offers refunds after backlash to $148 advent calendar filled with bobby pins, hair ties and bra straps
Brand had promised ‘12 days of fun surprises’ but customers have been left disappointed and angry
Coverage details
2 outlets from 2 countries are covering this story: CBS News and The Independent. CBS News published it first, on November 9, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Independent, 3 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Skims, Lilia Luciano, Dollar Tree, Advent and TikTok.
By country: United States (1), United Kingdom (1). In total 3 articles have been published, because some outlets updated the story several times.
