Kim Kardashian's hairy thong broke the internet last week after she launched the SKIMS product. But there's more than what meets the eye when it comes the modern merkin View 4 Images Kim Kardashian has reminded us of the merkin - let's take a brief look back in time (Image: Getty Images)

The word 'merkin' has spectacularly made a comeback into our consciousness since Kim Kardashian and her SKIMS pube thong launched into existence last week. ‌

If you've been happily living under a rock and missed one of the most bizarre moments of 2025 (difficult competition, we know) - then let us fill you in. ‌

The savvy business mogul introduced a new line of faux hairy knickers to her shapewear brand, SKIMS, and it has got the world talking . Already, the £34 Faux Hair Micro Strin

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