North West, the 12-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, has officially made her Instagram debut, launching her own account on Saturday, December 20. The young star's first post quickly garnered attention, drawing in over 400,000 followers within hours.
In her inaugural photo, North recreated her mom Kim Kardashian's signature peace sign pose. The slightly blurry image captures North flashing two peace signs in a dimly lit room adorned with Christmas lights. She sports a printed Balenciaga T-shirt, a mini skirt, and boots, completing the look with a sleek bun. North kept the caption simple, writing, "First post".
According to her Instagram bio, the account is managed by her parents, Kim Kardashian, 45, and Kanye West, 48. Both Kim and her mother, Kris Jenner, were among the first to follow North. As of now, North is not following anyone on the platform.
The following day, Sunday, December 21, North shared a second post. This image shows her covering her face with her hands, with strands of bright blue hair peeking out from under a large, fluffy hat.
North's Instagram debut comes after she has already established a presence on social media via a shared TikTok account with her mom called KimandNorth, where she frequently posts dance videos and lighthearted clips featuring her mom, siblings, and friends.
North's move onto Instagram has sparked conversations, given Kanye West's past concerns about his children's presence on social media. In 2022, he publicly criticized Kim for allowing North to post on TikTok, arguing it was inappropriate for an eight-year-old. Despite these previous objections, North's Instagram account appears to signal a shift in the family's approach.
North has been experimenting with her personal style. In October, she was seen sporting fake body modifications with friends, including face tattoos, a nose piercing, and grillz. On December 9, she responded to criticism regarding a dermal piercing on her middle finger. In a TikTok video, she lip-synced to audio saying, "Why are you crying? How old are you? Just pull it together," with text that read, "This is for everyone that's mad over a finger piercing". She has also recently showcased bleached eyebrows and a long blue wig in TikTok videos.
Kim Kardashian has defended North's creative expression, acknowledging her daughter's keen interest in experimenting with different styles. She has admitted the challenges of navigating fashion trends in the public eye, noting that all the kids are wearing the same things. As North continues to explore her individuality on social media, her relationship with her father and the family's dynamics regarding public life remains to be seen.
