NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 14: North West is seen on August 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)
North West is once again at the center of online discussion following her latest fashion statement.The 12-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, shared a photo on Instagram showing several apparent piercings on her hands, prompting mixed reactions from fans and followers.
North first sparked public conversation about her piercings in November, when she debuted an apparent dermal piercing on her middle finger. In her latest post, North appears to have expanded her collection.
The photo showed her posing with her hands raised in front of her face, highlighting multiple silver piercings on her fingers, the backs of her hands, and her wrist. She also appeared with her signature blue hair a look she has frequently worn in recent months.
While North did not include a caption with the image, the post quickly gained attention after fans reshared it across platforms.
Social media users responded with a wide range of opinions. Some praised Norths appearance and confidence. Others expressed concern about her age and whether the apparent hand piercings are appropriate for a 12-year-old.
Instagram user @janayxo_ wrote, Shes gorgeous and I love the alt baddie look BUT the piercings on the hands tewww much lol
Another Instagram user @simplydessii wrote, ts fire
While Instagram user @realbabyym_ wrote, I think its cute, shes js too young for all that
Instagram user @everybodyhatekrissy wrote, it kind of eats. Very punk rock.
Another Instagram user @kayoticbaeb wrote, No I definitely think now Kim should have a moment where she says no cause North is still very much underage to be doing all this at just 12
While Instagram user @seren.i.ty wrote, I couldnt even get my ears pierced till I was 16
Instagram user @_luljadaa_ wrote, Shes cool
Another Instagram user @thearlingtonskinspecialist wrote, Shes going to be bored by the time shes 18 lol
While Instagram user @itgirlmiyoko wrote, Lets remind ourselves that this child is the daughter of Billionaires.. and proceed with minding our business
North has not publicly addressed the reaction to her most recent post. However, she previously responded to criticism after debuting her first hand piercing in November. At the time, North posted a video using audio from Chrisean Rock that said, Why are you crying? How old are you? Just pull it together! She added the caption, This is for everyone thats mad over a finger piercing.
Since then, North has continued to share her personal style on social media, often drawing public attention and discussion. Most recently, in January, Kim appeared on ‘Khlo in Wonderland’ and seemed to assert that North’s hand piercings were “fake.” At this time, it remains unclear whether all of them are “fake” or if some of them are only prosthetics.
As for the sentiments on North’s latest photo, neither North nor her parents has publicly reacted.
