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North West has solidified her place as one of 2025’s most-watched young fashion icons. This past year, she turned heads with daring outfits that spanned red‑carpet glamour, street‑style edge, and playful high‑fashion twists. Whether she’s channeling grown‑up sophistication or showing off new piercings, Kim Kardashian and Kanye “Ye” West’s daughter’s evolving fashion sense has sparked buzz across media. Here are three of North’s most iconic looks of 2025 that fans couldn’t stop talking about.

3. North West showed off fake face tattoos, blue contact lenses, a fake septum piercing, and a black grill in one look

In 2025, North West became a viral fashion figure for her daring, unconventional looks. In October 2025, she debuted striking temporary face tattoos and bright blue contact lenses that accentuated her bold aesthetic. North, now 12, first shocked fans with a TikTok showcasing the two faux face tattoos, which included one star and cursive writing on her cheeks. She paired the look with vibrant blue contacts that matched her long blue braids, creating an eye‑catching, fashion‑forward appearance.

Part of what made this style moment so talked about was her use of body‑modification‑inspired accessories. She wore a fake septum piercing and a black dental grill. The trend draws from hip‑hop and street culture that young trendsetters have loved this year. These elements, combined with her playful attitude in the video and fashion‑centric wardrobe, signaled a confidence and individuality unusual for someone her age.

While the look drew backlash, North and mom Kim Kardashian commented on the viral moment with, “This is such a non-issue,” according to People.

2. North West debuted a manicure with fake pierced nails

In 2025, North West’s nail looks quickly became part of her headline‑making style moments. The 12‑year‑old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West showcased bold and unconventional manicures that grabbed attention on social media. At a high‑profile NikeSKIMS store launch, North paired her edgy outfit with maximalist, mismatched manicure designs featuring colorful 3D French tips and cake‑like cluster nail art.

More notably, North posted a Thanksgiving TikTok showing off a manicure with playful surface‑piercing nail art alongside neutral squared nails. Each nail appeared to have a neutral-colored base and a barbell piercing through the top, giving the illusion that the preteen had real piercings through each of her nails. She complemented the look with tooth gems.

Kardashian commented on North’s love of fake piercings. The reality star told Complex that her daughter adores experimenting with gems and henna tattoos as well. “She teaches me a lot,” Kardashian said of North’s fashion sense. “She has a really unique style; she puts me on to so many brands.”

1. The famous preteen drew attention for a dermal finger piercing

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In 2025, North West’s finger piercing, a dermal piercing embedded into the skin of her middle finger, became one of the most talked‑about elements of her evolving fashion identity, drawing both admiration and criticism online. First seen during a trip to Rome with her mother in August 2025, the piercing sits flat against the skin without visible entry and exit points. The style is visually striking but also widely discussed due to its unusual placement and potential risks with constant hand movement and exposure.

In November 2025, new photos posted by The U.S. Sun showed the process of North getting the piercing. One of the photos shows a needle entering the top layer of skin. Another photo appears to show the finished look, which involves a blue gem embedded into the skin.

While the preteen’s piercing got a lot of press, she and Kardashian commented on the hate. The mother and daughter duo commented on a TikTok with the comment, “it’s okay.” Later, in December 2025, North posted another TikTok with the text, “This is for everyone that’s mad over a finger piercing.” The clip shows her lip-synching to audio that states, “Why are you crying? How old are you? Just pull it together.”

How will North surprise fans with her style in 2026? Fans can’t wait to see what’s next for the young star.

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