When Kenzie Annis, a nursing school graduate and current Love Island USA contestant, bounced on her bed in a set of Skims lace cami and pant pajamas last week, she was doing more than lounging. She was making a statement - one that Kim Kardashian, the brand's founder, was quick to celebrate on Instagram. "OMG KENZIE WEARING @skims ON LOVE ISLAND!!" Kardashian posted, capturing a moment that felt both spontaneous and carefully curated.
The set in question, the Bloom Mini Multi Animal print, is a playful pastel camouflage with lace trim - a design that nods to the long history of lingerie as a tool of both seduction and self-possession. Skims, founded in 2019, has rapidly become a cultural touchstone, redefining shapewear and loungewear for a generation that prizes comfort without sacrificing allure. But the brand's roots trace back to the early 20th century, when the first "foundation garments" (girdles and brassieres) liberated women from corsets, allowing for movement and breathability. Today, Skims continues that legacy, offering pieces that blur the line between private and public, intimate and everyday.
Kenzie's choice of pajamas is particularly poignant given her villa arc. After being coupled with Zach Georgiou, who bluntly told her she wasn't his usual type, she found herself single and vulnerable. Yet, in that moment of emotional exposure, she wore lingerie that suggested confidence - a visual reminder that even when romance falters, one's personal style can be a form of armor. As she later declared, "I think Charlie's a ton fucking cuter than him," she reclaimed her narrative, Kissing Sean Reifel in the pool by episode's end.
Skims' presence on Love Island is no accident. The show, now in its eighth season, has long been a barometer of fashion trends, from swimwear to sleepwear. By featuring a brand that merges nostalgia with modernity, the series highlights how lingerie has evolved from a hidden layer to a visible emblem of agency. For Kenzie, those $84 pajamas were more than fabric - they were a signal that even in the heat of reality TV, one can choose how to be seen.
Originally reported by US Magazine