Overview

• SKIMS unveiled a micro-thong on July 22 with the tagline “New fits everybody,” prompting instant mockery over its near-invisible design.
• Reddit and Instagram users derided the thong’s practicality, joking it resembled an “eyepatch” and questioning who could actually wear it.
• On July 23, Kardashian shared a mirror selfie in a black corset-style bodysuit that accentuated an “impossibly tiny” waist.
• Commenters expressed health concerns over her cinched silhouette, asking “Can you breathe?” and labeling the look as unrealistic.
• Media outlets and fans are now debating the tension between inclusive branding and the promotion of extreme body standards