Kim Kardashian's SKIMS issues refunds and releases statement after $148 advent calendar criticized

Kim Kardashian's SKIMS company has issued a statement promising fans refunds after the release of controversial advent calendar.

The Accessories Advent Calendar costs an eye-watering $148 when it releases recently, but was quickly dubbed as 'junk' on TikTok after a creator unboxed the 12 items included.

The content creator, who posts from the handle @wetsloppyswollen, unwrapped various SKIMS-branded items, including a keychain, silk hair ties, hair pins, a SKIMS squishy, and Christmas ornament.

The TikToker addressed Kim directly in the video, saying: "Kimberly, you’re genuinely about to p**s me off. This is way too expensive."

The advent calendar had been criticised (SKIMS)

Much of the internet seemed to agree with the clip, with one viewer commenting: "This should be lawsuit worthy and I'm not even joking at all," while a second added: "Worst calendar I've seen in my life that I had to comment three times in disbelief."

Meanwhile, a third commented: "Imagine waiting to do this day by day, this is insane."

In a statement provided to Today on Sunday (November 9), a spokesperson for SKIMS said they are 'aware of the feedback' surrounding the advent calendar and they are now offering refunds.

The spokesperson acknowledged that 'for some, the calendar didn’t meet expectations', before adding: "We have personally contacted every customer who purchased the calendar and offered them a choice of a full refund or a SKIMS credit to put towards other products.

Kim Kardashian's company have issued a statement (Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)

"We want every customer to be truly happy with what they receive from SKIMS. Their feedback matters to us and will directly shape how we approach future releases."

Some social media users had previously said they 'wouldn't pay $15' for the advent calendar, while another added: "The audacity to wrap them up in so much tissue paper too."

Meanwhile, others suggested that given the size of the squares on the advent calendar, it would have been easy to fit some more expensive accessories, including socks.

However, other people online have been more forgiving of the advent calendar, as they pointed out the product was specifically marketed as an 'accessories' advent calendar.

The website for the SKIMS advent calendar explains the gift includes key chains, hair ties, scrunchies, clips, bobby pins, as well as a compact mirror.