In a recent episode of The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian revealed her playful side with a lighthearted dig at her sister Kendall Jenner. Little did she know that her jab would start a fashion frenzy among their fans.
Variety reports the cheeky Kendall Starting Five t-shirt worn by Kim to poke fun at her sister’s growing roster of NBA exes took the internet by storm. Fans went wild after seeing the item on the family’s Hulu series, and in a sweet TikTok featuring her daughter, North West.
The brazen garment features an image of a mischievous Kendall, surrounded by pictures of five of her ex-boyfriends Ben Simmons, Kyle Kuzma, Blake Griffin, Jordan Clarkson, and Devin Booker. The t-shirt resonated, and it soon became apparent that followers of the reality TV show wanted to rock one of their own.
A few industrious members of the Kardashian fandom took it upon themselves to fulfill the surging demand for the t-shirt among the star’s avid followers. They recreated the sought-after fashion statement using Photoshop and online print-on-demand services like Teepublic. The dupes are available for $16.00 and come in 27 colors, six different styles, and eight sizes ranging from S to 5XL. The design is also available on hoodies, sweatshirts, stickers, and mugs, while lternative versions are available on Etsy.
The Kardashian/Jenner family has not endorsed the merchandise. Considering their unparalleled monetization skills and love for fashion, it’s surprising that they missed the opportunity to sell the viral t-shirt via their powerful marketing platform. It’ll be interesting to see if the entrepreneurial clan gets in on the action with an official range of merchandise featuring the original design. Chances are a new t-shirt featuring Bad Bunny is already in the works.
It must be surreal to see your sibling’s joke about you become a fashion trend. Time will tell if Kendall shades Kim with a revenge t-shirt featuring Kim’s starting three husbands: Damon Thomas, Kris Humphries, and Kanye West.
All seasons of The Kardashians are streaming on Hulu.