At a Glance
- North West, 12, revealed two additional finger piercings on Jan. 13
- The daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West first showed a finger piercing in September 2024
- She and Kardashian have publicly responded to online criticism about the body modification
- Why it matters: The pre-teen’s fashion choices spark debate on age-appropriate self-expression
North West is expanding her collection of body modifications. The 12-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West unveiled two new finger piercings in a social-media post on Monday, January 13, adding to the single stud she first displayed in September.
New Jewelry Debut
In an Instagram Stories photo, North posed with metallic manicured hands, revealing the fresh piercings on her fingers. The image, shared via her verified account, showed the tween accessorizing the new hardware with:
- A bright blue wig
- A Balenciaga T-shirt
- A pleated black skirt
- The oversized Alex Moss New York diamond skull chain she received from Kardashian at Christmas
She doubled the reveal on TikTok, posting a short clip that flashed both the studs and her chrome nails.
Clapping Back at Critics
North and Kardashian have fielded commentary about the piercings since the first one appeared last year. On November 11, TikTok user @mazzy_williams posted a video captioned, “north west getting a finger piercing is breaking my heart just me?” The joint @kimandnorth account replied simply, “it’s okay 🫶.”
Weeks later, North addressed detractors head-on. In a December 9 TikTok, she mouthed along to an audio that asked, “Why are you crying? How old are you? Just pull it together,” while on-screen text read, “This is for everyone that’s mad over a finger piercing.”
Kardashian’s Perspective
During an October appearance on Call Her Daddy, Kardashian, 45, acknowledged that some of North’s outfits have prompted public questions about age-appropriateness. She admitted occasional missteps, saying:
> “I’m like, okay, we’re never wearing that again. Unfortunately, we made that mistake in front of the whole world. As a mom, you’re kind of like learning at the same time.”
She praised North’s self-confidence, noting that the pre-teen brushes off negativity about her appearance. “She’s really mature in one sense where she’ll be like, ‘Mom, I saw this and I don’t really care that they don’t like… my blue hair or this or that. She’s really confident and is like, ‘I probably wouldn’t be hanging out with those people.'”
Growing Up in the Spotlight
North’s latest fashion statement arrives as she continues to cultivate a public persona, sharing TikTok dance videos, beauty experiments such as bleached eyebrows, and high-fashion accessories with her millions of followers. The pre-teen’s bold styling choices-often documented on the @kimandnorth account-regularly trend on social media, drawing both praise and concern from viewers weighing in on celebrity parenting and children’s autonomy over their appearance.
Key Takeaways
- North West now has at least three finger piercings, revealed incrementally since September
- She and Kardashian have publicly defended the modification against online critics
- Kardashian frames the scrutiny as part of learning to parent in the public eye
- North’s confidence in her fashion choices remains central to her public image
