Kim Kardashian West Launches Skims Solutionwear with Real Women Modeling

Kim Kardashian West is keeping it real.   Her new lineup of Skims Solutionwear models is out and it includes real women — like former inmate Alice Marie Johnson.

Skims Solutionwear features 26 women telling stories “about why they love their bodies and how Skims empowers them to feel the best version of themselves,” according to a statement.   In addition to Johnson, Skims’ lineup includes models of all shapes and sizes — and ages — like Anette Marweld, Arame Fall, Ashourina Washington, Mia Kang, Roxy Reyes, Sami Miró and Kardashian West herself, in addition to author Arielle Estoria, beauty entrepreneur Kristen Noel Crawley, fashion blogger Stephanie Hjelmeseth and actress Teni Panosian, among others.

At the time, she said she had been working on the “solution-focused approach to shape-enhancing undergarments” for 15 years and intended to name it “Kimono.”   But the name quickly caused a backlash on social media and within hours, the Internet exploded with accusations of cultural appropriation, since the brand’s planned name was the same as that of the traditional Japanese garment.

Kardashian apologized, promising to rename the line at a later date. On Monday she revealed the brand would be renamed Skims Solutionwear.   “My fans and followers are a huge inspiration to me — I’m always listening to their feedback and opinions, and am so grateful they shared their ideas for a new brand name,” Kardashian wrote on Twitter.

Kardashian West’s timing might just be perfect.  The buzz around shapewear and bodysuits continues to gain traction amid the trend towards more casual fashion and consumers’ increasing desire for comfort.  The pieces will be available in sizes XXS to 5XL at Skims.com.