The funding round is one of the biggest this year for a US consumer brand and comes as the firm faces fierce competition.

Skims is now worth more than some of the world's largest undergarment, athleisure, and beauty companies. Kim Kardashian's company has raised a new round of financing — $225 million — at a valuation of ...

Kim Kardashian did not expect to turn as many heads as she did after her shapewear brand Skims unveiled its new faux hair micro string thongs.