North West, 12, Sparks Backlash Over Mature Style in Rome Outing

ROME (August 26, 2025) - Kim Kardashian’s daughter North West, 12, ignited a heated online debate this week after stepping out in a grown-up all-black ensemble during a family trip to Rome.

The eldest child of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West joined her mother for dinner at the upscale Pierluigi Restaurant on Saturday, wearing a black corset top, a short skirt and knee-high platform boots. With her electric blue ombré hair styled in long ponytails, North stood taller than her 44-year-old mother and drew comparisons to adult fashion icons.

Social media users immediately voiced concern over the preteen’s mature look. One X user asked, “Why is a 12-year-old dressed like a grown-ass woman?” while another questioned whether North’s outfit reflected her future career direction. Critics also noted markings on her hands, speculating about their origin-whether birthmarks, injuries or tattoos.

In contrast, some fans defended North’s bold styling as an expression of creativity and confidence. A few even joked that public backlash had prompted a return to “age-appropriate” attire, applauding social media’s impact on parents.

According to past interviews, North has often drawn on both parents for fashion inspiration. She once cited her father Kanye West and aunt Kylie Jenner as style influences and has embraced streetwear and ’90s aesthetics in her own right.

As North West continues to grow up under the public eye, her fashion choices are sure to remain a focal point of debate among fans and critics alike.