SKIMS Offers Refunds After Criticism of $148 Advent Calendar Contents
Kim Kardashian's SKIMS 12-day advent calendar, priced at $148, faced widespread criticism for containing basic accessories like scrunchies, keychains, and loose bra straps instead of premium shapewear. Customers expressed disappointment through viral unboxing videos on social media. In response, SKIMS offered full refunds or store credit to all purchasers, acknowledging the product did not meet expectations and emphasizing customer satisfaction will guide future releases.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (36/100). Lens Score 38/100.
Outlets measured: news18, firstpost, wion. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (32–42/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
wion broke this story on 10 Nov, 01:05 pm. Other outlets followed.