Kim Kardashian Reveals Palm Springs Mansion Purchase As SKIMS Faces USD 148 Advent Calendar Backlash
Kim Kardashian's apparel brand, SKIMS, has come under criticism for its USD 148 accessories advent calendar. Customers have widely called it 'overpriced' and 'filled with trinkets.'
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleKim Kardashian has revealed that she bought a new Palm Springs mansion while her fashion brand, SKIMS, is facing backlash over its expensive advent calendar. She recently revealed her latest property purchase on The Kardashians. Meanwhile, her company has announced refunds for the customers who are unhappy with her USD 148 accessories advent calendar.
Kim Kardashian reveals new Palm Springs property deal
During the latest episode of The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian revealed that she has bought a mansion in the exclusive Madison Club neighborhood. It is located near La Quinta, California. Notably, the mansion sits between her existing home and her sister Kylie Jenner's home. The reality TV star reportedly became interested in the mansion after she found out that it was available for sale during a family trip.
The expensive purchase also has a practical purpose because the Kardashian-Jenner family already owns many properties in the neighborhood. In fact, Kris and Kyle have homes connected through private backyard pathways. Kim revealed that she wanted to expand these hidden garden routes and improve the view from her home.
Meanwhile, Kim's real estate agent reportedly arranged a deal where she could sell or trade her old property for the new one at the same price. However, the exact purchase price has not been revealed. Previously, Kim had bought an undeveloped two-acre plot with her former husband Kanye West in 2020 for USD 6.3 million.
Incidentally, the details about Kim's new deal aired on The Kardashians when her brand SKIMS came up with its first-ever advent calendar. They promised to give a limited-edition product priced at USD 148 with 12 days of surprises. However, the customers were disappointed to find the contents. It just included everyday items like scrunchies, bobby pins, hair ties, keychains, Christmas ornaments, a compact mirror, and a foam toy.
Many buyers complained that the products did not justify the price. Several unboxing videos went viral across TikTok. Some customers even compared it to inexpensive accessories and leftover materials.
Fans even described the calendar as a scam, while others joked that the items were random objects collected from the bottom of a handbag. Some content creators also mentioned that they had expected the first SKIMS holiday calendar to include at least 1 clothing or signature shapewear product.
After the backlash, SKIMS admitted the criticism and gave customers a choice to get a full refund or USD 148 in store credit. Later, in a statement to TODAY.com, the company acknowledged the feedback and said:
"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."
How much is Kim Kardashian worth?
Kim Kardashian has an estimated net worth of USD 1.9 billion. This makes her the wealthiest member of the Kardashian-Jenner family. Most of her fortune comes from SKIMS. Kim founded this shapewear and clothing company in 2019. In fact, the brand reached a reported valuation of USD 5 billion following a major funding round.
The reality TV star also has investments in beauty, skincare, entertainment, and other industries. Kim previously launched KKW Beauty and later introduced SKKN by Kim. Meanwhile, her reality TV career, including Keeping Up with the Kardashians and The Kardashians, continues to generate income, and so does her large social media following.
Kim Kardashian also owns major real estate holdings, including her Hidden Hills mansion. She retained the home after her divorce from Kanye West. Now, her Palm Springs home also adds to the list.
What do you think about the new SKIMS advent calender?
Pic credits: Kim Kardashian/ Instagram, X
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