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Kim Kardashian's Faux Hair Thong Sells Out Fast!

10/18/2025

Summary

Story summary

Kim Kardashian's SKIMS released the Faux Hair Micro String Thong on October 14, priced at $32, in twelve shades and textures.
The product quickly sold out, surprising Kardashian, who called it a "fun, silly idea."
Kardashian acknowledged similar designs by John Galliano.
The European Wax Center posted a cheeky ad, "When it comes to confidence, faux won’t do," which Kardashian praised.
The launch reflects SKIMS' strategy of pushing fashion boundaries.

History

Historical Context

The early 2000s marked the rise of the "whale tail" trend, characterized by visible thong straps above low-rise jeans, popularized by celebrities like Britney Spears. This fashion phenomenon reflected broader societal shifts towards sexualization, with thong sales for tweens reaching $400,000 in 2000. By the mid-2000s, the trend began to decline as fashion shifted towards high-waisted styles.

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Story summary

Kim Kardashian's SKIMS released the Faux Hair Micro String Thong on October 14, priced at $32, in twelve shades and textures.
The product quickly sold out, surprising Kardashian, who called it a "fun, silly idea."
Kardashian acknowledged similar designs by John Galliano.
The European Wax Center posted a cheeky ad, "When it comes to confidence, faux won’t do," which Kardashian praised.
The launch reflects SKIMS' strategy of pushing fashion boundaries.

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