Kim Kardashian is very concerned about climate change

[LymphocyteLover]

Yikes!


From Climate reporter Emily Atkin--

So when I saw Kim Kardashian’s new commercial for the SKIMS Ultimate Nipple Bra— which is essentially a bra with built-in hard nipples—my first reaction was to laugh. It pokes fun at the climate crisis in both a dark and racy way.

Here’s what the whole thing says:

The Earth’s temperature is getting hotter and hotter.
The sea levels are rising.
The ice sheets are shrinking.
And I’m not a scientist,
but I do believe everyone can use their skillset to do their part.

That’s why I’m introducing a brand new bra with a built-in nipple.
So no matter how hot it is, you’ll always look cold.

Some days are hard. But these nipples are harder.
And unlike the icebergs, these aren’t going anywhere.

See, it’s very funny! Except for one, super small, teeny-weeny thing:

Kim Kardashian, the person telling us this joke, is not doing it to ease the existential burden of living through the climate crisis—a burden she, a billionaire, does not personally have to grapple with.

Kim Kardashian, billionaire, is telling us this climate joke…to sell shit. Fossil-fuel derived shit. While she flies in a private jet that annually emits 610 times more than the average person emits in a year; while she operates multiple billion-dollar businesses dedicated to fueling unhinged consumerism of fossil fuel-derived plastic products; while she refuses to disclose the emissions of those businesses; and while she tells the rest of the world to be “realistic” about climate solutions.

The ad posted on Instagram by Kim Kardashian
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy6H6RGR4aK/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

The View discusses the ad

[jimfields33]

1. It's getting people talking about climate change

That’s more good.

[LymphocyteLover]

4. Agreed

[Think. Again.]

6. But...

...it's getting people to talk about climate change in a frame that allows it to not be taken seriously.

[SocialDemocrat61]

2. This looks like a SNL sketch

[IcyPeas]

3. Made out of 84% Nylon and 16% Spandex. Neither is biodegradable and they're both made from fossil fuels.

As with all things Kardashian it's all a façade. But, hey, it's her job to... influence.

"Fast Fashion" has become one of the biggest polluters on the planet. Landfills are full of fabrics and fabric waste.

So, how eco-friendly is the Ultimate Nipple Bra itself? It's made out of 84% Nylon and 16% Spandex. Neither material is biodegradable and they're both made from fossil fuels.
Nylon further releases microplastics and is a significant part of ocean waste. It can be recycled more than once, but, as the Guardian notes, "provided it has not been blended with other fibre types."

Nylon
Like polyester, nylon is also a plastic derived from fossil fuels but it is more expensive to make and therefore used less frequently. It makes up about 11% of the clothing fibre market. Since nylon is stretchier and stronger than polyester, it is often found in swimwear and yoga gear.
Spandex
This elasticity makes it similar to rubber. But while natural rubber or elastic is derived from trees, elastane is derived from polyurethane and will not biodegrade. While elastane’s capacity for stretch and recovery makes it very useful in athletic gear and underwear, when exposed to heat or too much strain, its elasticity will degrade over time.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/mar/23/is-it-recycled-is-it-recyclable-a-shoppers-guide-to-synthetic-fabrics

[ornotna]

5. There are those who are happy to see this product

When Kim Kardashian's nipple bra dropped, some people laughed. Breast cancer patients rejoiced.

Skims isn't the first to experiment with faux nipples. Victoria's Secret released a nipple bra in the early 2000s. But while the new product builds on the trendy push to “free the nipple” and ditch bras altogether, it was met with ridicule online. Some people thought Kardashian’s promo video posted Monday was an "SNL" skit, while many others questioned the need for such a product.

The breast cancer community, however, dominated the comment section with praise, and in conversations with USA TODAY, emphasized that this bra could also serve as a gender-affirming product for trans and non-binary people.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2023/11/01/kim-kardashian-skims-nipple-bra-empowers-breast-cancer-patients/71399578007/

[Hugin]

8. I'm with you on this one.

There are other things to base knocks on Kardashian on. But, there’s plenty of people out there who would like to feel fashionable instead of orthopedic or prothesetic.

If it takes a well known model pushing them that it’s okay to feel good about themselves, then so be it.