When in Rome, dress to be seen, and that’s exactly what Kim Kardashian and her daughter North West did during their glamorous Italian evening at the renowned Pierluigi restaurant this week.
The mother-daughter duo turned the streets of the Eternal City into a runway, stepping out hand-in-hand in striking, matching ensembles that blended goth elegance with chic edge.
© Backgrid UK/The Grosby GroupKim, 44, stunned in a sheer black slip dress layered with peek-a-boo lace, embodying her signature style. But it was 12-year-old North West who stole much of the spotlight and sparked a wave of online discussion with her bold look.
North's outfit consisted of a black corset, denim mini skirt, platform boots, and green-blue ombré pigtails. “Love that Northie has her own style,” one fan wrote on social media. Another defended the look, saying, “If you find anything inappropriate about this outfit, you need to be in therapy!”
© Backgrid UK/The Grosby GroupBold looks and bold reactions:
While many praised the duo’s coordinating style as a high-fashion moment, others criticized the outfit as inappropriate for someone of North’s age.
“Not a fan of a bustier on a 12-year-old,” one commenter wrote on X. “Love Kim and North but it would have been a no ma’am for me.” “Kim, she’s 12…” another added.
© Backgrid UK/The Grosby GroupThe online backlash focused primarily on the corset top, with critics arguing that Kim should “preserve her daughter’s innocence” and be more mindful about her wardrobe choices.
The moment ignited debate across social platforms. Fans rallied to Kim’s defense, questioning the root of the outrage. “It’s literally not up to Kim to shield her children from weirdos. It’s up to the general public to not be weird,” one user wrote.
© Backgrid UK/The Grosby GroupNorth is finding her own style:
North showcased her outfit in a TikTok video posted to the joint account she shares with her mom. With her blue hair and confident pose, North looked like Kim's mini-me while carving out her own aesthetic.
The dinner outing comes after Kim’s return from a family trip to Cabo, where she spent time with her younger children and close friends Charlotte Adams and her husband Ryan.
© Backgrid UK/The Grosby GroupIt’s not the first time a celebrity child has faced criticism over fashion. Beyoncé’s daughter, Blue Ivy, experienced similar backlash while touring with her mother last year. But as Kim and North's Rome outing proves, the Kardashian-West legacy continues to spark conversations online.
For now, North West appears unbothered, embracing fashion and fun while exploring her identity with her mom by her side.
