North West’s Bold New Look: Fake Tattoos, Grills, and Blue Braids

North West, the 12-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, is once again making headlines for her fearless personal style. Taking to TikTok, the pre-teen unveiled her latest edgy aesthetic, which included a series of fake face tattoos—notably a star under one eye and her name written in cursive on her cheek.

To complete the bold transformation, North accessorized with:

• Grills (faux tooth jewelry).
• A fake nose piercing (septum ring).
• Long, electric blue braids.

She captioned one of the clips, “Fake piercings and fake tatts 4 life,” confirming the temporary nature of the look, which seems to be an act of fun and self-expression alongside friends.

Kim Kardashian Defends North’s Creativity

North’s latest look comes just weeks after her mother, Kim Kardashian, addressed the constant criticism over her daughter’s fashion choices in an interview on the “Call Me Daddy” podcast with Alex Cooper.

The criticism was notably amplified a few months ago when North wore a corset, miniskirt, and platform boots during a family vacation in Rome.

Kim weighed in on the challenges of parenting a fashion-forward pre-teen in the public eye:

• On Mistakes: “It’s really hard and it’s really interesting because all the kids are wearing the same things. But then my daughter tries to wear it, and then I’m like, ‘Okay, we’re never wearing that again.’ Unfortunately, we made that mistake in front of the whole world.”
• On Self-Expression: Praising North as a “good girl and such a sweet girl,” Kim emphasized her desire to nurture her daughter’s individuality. She does listen to me, but in other areas, I’m like, ‘Babe, if you want blue hair, it is what it is.’ You know, it makes her so happy. I would never take that creativity away from her.“
• A Plea for Grace: Despite constant scrutiny, Kim asked for leniency: “I just think anyone that’s raising kids, especially four kids by myself, I’m doing the best that I can.”

Kanye West’s Alleged “Furious” Reaction

While Kim supports North’s creative experimentation, her co-parent and North’s father, Kanye West, has reportedly expressed strong disapproval over his daughter’s increasingly mature and publicized fashion choices.

Sources claim that Ye is “furious” over North’s bold look and has allegedly sent Kim “furious texts,” calling the styling “too adult” and suggesting North is being “sexualized” due to her mother’s influence. Reports suggest Kanye has even threatened legal action over his displeasure regarding his daughter’s public image.

This alleged reaction highlights the clear difference in the former couple’s approach to their daughter’s development and exposure, with Kim prioritizing creative freedom and Kanye expressing concern over the speed at which his daughter is growing up in the spotlight.