A representative for Kim Kardashian is denying claims by a woman that she was “ripped off her skin” by the mogul’s line of SKIMS body tapes.
According to a lawsuit filed Monday, a woman named Noelle Mahasin Smith has made an allegation related to the TV star’s body tape product and is seeking unspecified damages. for medical expenses caused by the injury, TMZ report.
However, a spokesperson for Kardashian’s SKIMS brand denied the accusation just a day after the lawsuit was filed and stated that the product Smith purchased was not from SKIMS but was instead “tape” fake” purchased on Amazon.
A Kardashian Spokesperson Says The Product Smith Bought Was a “Fake Tape” Bought on Amazon
The brand moves further away from the product Smith obtained from the online retailer, who it insists is “not an authorized or official retailer of SKIMS products,” the spokesperson said.
“We take customer feedback very seriously. Upon further review of this particular complaint, we discovered that the customer purchased what appeared to be a counterfeit tape from Amazon who was not an authorized or official retailer of the products. SKIMS…”
The spokesperson went on to say that counterfeit items “have become commonplace for the brand” and that they “specifically recommend that our customers only purchase from SKIMS” or official retail partners, can be found on their website.
“Unfortunately, counterfeit items have become commonplace for the brand, and we strongly advise customers to only purchase from SKIMS or any of the official retail partners that can be found on the website. us to ensure that they receive authentic product that meets our quality standards.”
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Smith’s lawsuit doesn’t go into specifics, but she does say that the body tape is directly responsible for the physical and emotional pain she claims she suffered while using it. use it.
Meanwhile, a rep for Kim’s brand provided TMZ with photographic evidence showing that the tape Smith used didn’t have the SKIMS label which set the reality TV star’s brand apart from competitors. and fakes.
Another customer said they purchased SKIMS body tape tweeted The 2020 photos show what appears to be trauma caused by the tape, however those claims are still unsubstantiated.
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Then there’s the price difference, as Smith’s purchase was $9.99 for a tape and pack of 10 patches. SKIMS retails for $36 for a roll and $12 for a pack of 10 pieces, according to the store.
SKIMS website says its body band “is designed with flexible cotton for maximum breast augmentation. Lightweight pastes to cover nipples give you comfortable concealer for up to 12 hours. “
It’s described as a “lightweight, flexible, breathable adhesive strip designed to make creating the perfect bust super easy for anyone”.
Kim is hardly a stranger to lawsuits, with her SKKN skin care line being accused in June of infringing the trademarked name of a small black business based in California. Brooklyn is called Beauty Con Concept, who provides salon services with the name “SKKN +” based on Cut.
