It looks like fashion runs in the family! Kim Kardashian was spotted out with her daughter, North West, in Milan, Italy, by paparazzi on a vacation away from the sunny hills of Los Angeles. In the paparazzi shots, a taller North can be seen alongside her mom, Kim, with long bright blue pigtails and a striking outfit that is sure to turn heads, as they leave dinner at Pierluigi Restaurant in Italy.
The outfit included a black corset, a skater mini skirt, and platform combat boots. West, now 12 years old, has become known recently for sporting unique fashion looks, often sharing them with fans on her TikTok page (@kimandnorth) in videos with her friends.
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On Friday, a TikTok featuring her, mom Kim, and two others was shared, revealing the look that has caused fan hysteria online. Kim Kardashian is now receiving backlash for allowing North to wear an outfit that some say is not age-appropriate for a pre-teen. Many critics are focused on the corset, deeming it too "mature" for a young girl. "Not a fan of a bustier on a 12-year-old," one fan wrote. "Love Kim and North, but it would have been a 'no ma'am' from me," Another added, "So inappropriate, Kim".
However, some fans came to Kim's defense, arguing that the outfit was creative and that people don't have the right to tell a parent how to dress their child.
Kim has always been known to test the waters in fashion, as she has become a pop-cultural staple on red carpets, particularly with her annual daring Met Gala looks, which are now a significant part of fashion memorabilia. Additionally, her ex-husband, North's dad, Kanye West, is a fashion veteran as the founder of "Yeezy", which was once the leading sports brand globally. Despite his controversial public standing today, he is often credited for Kim's rise to prominence in the fashion world and will always be recognised for the cultural shift in fashion trends during the 2010s. Ultimately, it seems the apple does not fall so far from the tree, as North follows in her parents' footsteps.
As North continues to grow, her fashion choices will too. She's going to be experimenting with several looks and styles as it's only natural for a teen to do so. Not matter what North chooses, she's going to be open to opinions, but at the end of the day, the decision is between her and her mother Kim.