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SKIMS Advent Calendar Faces Backlash Over Price and Content

Luxury lingerie label SKIMS unveiled a $299 holiday advent calendar, prompting swift sell‑outs and a wave of criticism that the sealed compartments contain items worth far less than the price tag, sparking a debate over value, transparency, and the limits of premium branding.

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SKIMS Advent Calendar Faces Backlash Over Price and Content
Primary Wire Signal: CBS News · US News Desk

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  • The $299 SKIMS calendar sold out within days, yet many purchasers reported that most of the 24 items could be bought individually for under $20, fueling accusations of price inflation.
  • Consumer‑rights groups have filed a Change.org petition with over 12,000 signatures demanding a detailed cost breakdown, while the FTC is reportedly reviewing the marketing claims for potential violations.
  • If the backlash persists, it could pressure celebrity‑driven luxury brands to recalibrate pricing strategies and may prompt new regulatory guidance on limited‑edition product disclosures.
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Luxury lingerie label SKIMS unveiled a $299 holiday advent calendar, prompting swift sell‑outs and a wave of criticism that the sealed compartments contain items worth far less than the price tag, sparking a debate over value, transparency, and the limits of premium branding.

Source: Reported by CBS News · Analyzed & Synthesized by DNB Newsroom