DragonSnax
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Kim Kardashian's latest lingerie launch is selling a version of body hair that's only available to women who want to conform to societal standards of beauty - for $32.
In an attempt to capitalize on the trend of visible pubic hair, Skims has released a line of thong underwear adorned with faux pubic hair. The product comes in 12 shades and textures, and is priced at $32 each. However, this move only serves to further commodify women's bodies, particularly those that are seen as less desirable.
This isn't the first time Kardashian has used sex-positivity and sexual freedom as a marketing tool. Her brand is built on selling products that are both provocative and desirable, often using tactics like shock value to get customers' attention. In this case, the release of her new lingerie line taps into a trend that's been seen in fashion for years - the "bush" look, which has become increasingly popular since its origins in the 1970s adult film industry.
However, instead of challenging societal beauty standards, Kardashian is simply selling back to women what they've been made to believe is dirty or unclean. The emphasis on visible pubic hair has become a marketing gimmick, with the product being marketed as "edgy" and "liberating". This kind of commodification of body parts is not only damaging but also hypocritical.
The company's move highlights how bodies have become little more than an extension of our artificially accelerated trend cycle. The constant pursuit of new beauty standards has led to a multibillion-dollar industry that profits from women's insecurities and societal pressure.
Kardashian's business model relies on the idea of plausible deniability - making her customers believe they are buying something for themselves, rather than perpetuating an existing societal norm. This is evident in the release of the new line of underwear with visible pubic hair.
In an attempt to capitalize on the trend of visible pubic hair, Skims has released a line of thong underwear adorned with faux pubic hair. The product comes in 12 shades and textures, and is priced at $32 each. However, this move only serves to further commodify women's bodies, particularly those that are seen as less desirable.
This isn't the first time Kardashian has used sex-positivity and sexual freedom as a marketing tool. Her brand is built on selling products that are both provocative and desirable, often using tactics like shock value to get customers' attention. In this case, the release of her new lingerie line taps into a trend that's been seen in fashion for years - the "bush" look, which has become increasingly popular since its origins in the 1970s adult film industry.
However, instead of challenging societal beauty standards, Kardashian is simply selling back to women what they've been made to believe is dirty or unclean. The emphasis on visible pubic hair has become a marketing gimmick, with the product being marketed as "edgy" and "liberating". This kind of commodification of body parts is not only damaging but also hypocritical.
The company's move highlights how bodies have become little more than an extension of our artificially accelerated trend cycle. The constant pursuit of new beauty standards has led to a multibillion-dollar industry that profits from women's insecurities and societal pressure.
Kardashian's business model relies on the idea of plausible deniability - making her customers believe they are buying something for themselves, rather than perpetuating an existing societal norm. This is evident in the release of the new line of underwear with visible pubic hair.
like what's next gonna be a line of products that only come out for ppl who wanna conform to every single beauty standard ever 
? And $32 is like crazy for these thongs...idk if ppl are really gonna pay that much for some faux pubic hair 
I mean I get Kim trying to make a buck and all, but can't she just try something new for once? 
This whole thing feels so... basic 
. And now she's making a profit off it? That just feels like exploiting our insecurities and perpetuating the very beauty standards that are supposed to be "liberating". Can't we move beyond the commodification of body parts already? 
...it's like, shouldn't we be trying to break free from all these unrealistic beauty standards instead of embracing them? 
And what's next, gonna sell a version of our eyebrows too? 
I mean, I'm not surprised by this move from Kim Kardashian's team tbh... Like, we all know she's all about pushing boundaries and selling sexy stuff to her fans 
But come on, this is just rehashing the same old beauty standards that are already super problematic. And $32 for a pair of thong underwear with faux pubic hair? Girl, bye 
That's just straight up exploitation... I'm not buying it (no pun intended 
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. The fact that we need to pay $32 to have someone else's hair on our bodies is just mind-boggling...it's like we're buying a piece of ourselves back 
i feel like this is so problematic 
kardashian's trying to make a quick buck off women's insecurities and it's just not cool 
. And $32 for a pair of thong underwear with faux pubic hair? Are you kidding me? That's just ridiculous 
. Can't we just break free from those norms and celebrate our individuality? It's time for brands like Skims to stop playing it safe and start promoting real body positivity 
. And by the way, can someone explain to me why this trend started in adult film 
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I'm really disappointed in this move by Kim Kardashian. It feels like she's just cashing in on a trend that's all about objectifying women's bodies. Like, who needs to see fake pubic hair under their thong? It's just another way for the fashion industry to tell women they're not good enough unless they conform to these unrealistic beauty standards. And $32?! That's just ridiculous. Can't she just sell us something that actually makes our lives better instead of just making a quick buck off our insecurities? 
I'm so over this trend! It's like, Kim Kardashian is profiting off our insecurities and body shame. She's taking something that should be natural and beautiful, and turning it into a marketing gimmick. The price point of $32 is just ridiculous, especially considering how much money goes into buying these products in the first place. And honestly, who really wants to pay for a product that's just going to make them feel like they need to conform to societal standards of beauty? It's not liberating at all, it's just perpetuating the same cycle of body shame and self-doubt that we're trying to break free from.