Kim Kardashian’s shape-wear label SKIMS collaborates with Roberto Cavalli to launch a limited edition swimwear collection on 27TH June. The co-designed capsule of swim-wear, cover-ups and lounge wear merges Roberto Cavalli’s exotic Italian prints with SKIMS’ sculpting and size inclusivity.
The co-designed collection takes a leaf from SKIMS’ new swim collection, which dropped on March 6. It is defined by exotic archival Cavalli prints like Fagianella, Light Zebra and Tiger Face — the perfect look for “basking on the beach, lounging off-coast, or indulging alfresco,” per a press release.
For this collaboration, Roberto Cavalli’s maximalist aesthetic is integrated into SKIMS swimwear. Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner star in the new campaign and the photographs lensed by Nadia Lee Cohen are ferocious! The haute looks include the tiger-inspired scoop-neck one-piece worn by Kim Kardashian and the tiger-print caftan with coordinated headscarf worn by Kris Jenner.
SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear and shape-wear.“Skims can be really simple; it’s all about the fits and the materials and the way they make you feel, but when you go on vacation sometimes you want something different. We were making our own prints and I was just thinking, ‘You know what? There has to be some way to do a Skims Cavalli collab…,” Kim Kardashian told People.
In a press release, Fausto Puglisi, Creative Director of Roberto Cavalli, said: “Collaborating with SKIMS on this glamorous, bold collection of swimwear has been a remarkable experience. To me, Kim is a modern Marilyn Monroe, she is the pop icon, she inspires me so much… Our brands are iconic in their own distinct ways, and we’ve meticulously blended archival prints with modern, functional design to create a collection that embodies the essence of Italian luxury.”
SKIMS x Roberto Cavalli is available in sizes XXS to 4X and will be available on SKIMS.com, in SKIMS stores, in select Roberto Cavalli boutiques and in the best luxury retailers, including Printemps New York, from 27 June 2025. The launch is timely, at the peak of summer, and is the perfect illustration of aligning brand values, embracing inclusivity, and delivering accessible yet luxurious products.
Anticipation for the limited edition capsule highlights McKinsey findings that companies focusing on diversity and inclusion are more likely to outperform rivals: ‘Businesses that meet the needs of inclusive consumers will likely do more than raise revenues and loyalty—they may also earn dividends in other areas of the business, including attracting and retaining talent.’
About SKIMS
SKIMS was launched in September 2019 by reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian, alongside her business partner and co-founder, Jens Grede. The brand was conceived as a solution-driven company specialising in shapewear, underwear, and loungewear, designed to cater to a wide range of body types and skin tones. Inspired by Kardashian’s personal experiences with shapewear and the challenges of finding products that fit well and match various skin tones, SKIMS debuted with the mission of inclusivity and innovation, quickly gaining attention for its bold vision and marketing strategy.
At its launch, SKIMS introduced products that emphasised both functionality and style. The brand focused on inclusivity by offering an extensive size range, from XXS to 5X, and diverse shades to match a variety of skin tones. This approach differentiated SKIMS from traditional shapewear brands and resonated with a broad audience, establishing its position as a leader in the industry. Its initial product line sold out instantly, signaling a demand for its inclusive designs.
SKIMS has gained prominence through strategic collaborations and endorsements. In 2021, the brand became the loungewear and underwear partner for Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics. The collaboration highlighted SKIMS’ commitment to empowering athletes, with comfortable, high-performance apparel. This was further highlighted in SKIMS collaboration with The North Face for a limited edition collection of performance wear.
Recently, Dolce&Gabbana collaborated with SKIMS to launch a limited edition collection. The co-designed capsule of lingerie, shape-wear and lounge wear merges Dolce&Gabbana’s Sicilian heritage and Mediterranean vibe with SKIMS’ sculpting and size inclusivity, with focus on the sculpting shape-wear that SKIMS is acclaimed for. Per Forbes, ‘The cultural weight of Dolce&Gabbana’s Sicilian heritage—highlighted through details like leopard prints and figure-hugging corsets—infuses a timeless sophistication into the SKIMS shape-wear pieces that still stay true to the SKIMS DNA and prioritise comfort.’
Despite its relatively short history, SKIMS has achieved remarkable financial success. Per BOF: ‘SKIMS, the shape-wear and intimate brand created by Kim Kardashian, has raised $270 million in a Series C funding round that values it at $4 billion.’
Jasmeen Dugal is Associate Editor at FashionABC, contributing her insights on fashion, technology, and sustainability. She brings with herself more than two decades of editorial experience, working for national newspapers and luxury magazines in India.
Jasmeen Dugal has worked with exchange4media as a senior writer contributing articles on the country’s advertising and marketing movements, and then with Condenast India as Net Editor where she helmed Vogue India’s official website in terms of design, layout and daily content. Besides this, she is also an entrepreneur running her own luxury portal, Explosivefashion, which highlights the latest in luxury fashion and hospitality.
