North West has found a new place for her piercing obsession. Proving to enjoy the finer things in life like her famous family, the 13-year-old was spotted leaving the celebrity hotspot Nobu Malibu after dinner with a friend on Wednesday night. While her electric blue hair was hard to miss, it was the metallic studs on her thighs that really stood out.
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupYou can't tell if they're fake or real, but she had what looked like dermal piercings on both legs, with small silver studs placed above her knees. The jewelry went with her grunge look made up of a black graphic T-shirt that said, "Call my school — tell them I died," a pleated mini skirt, and studded knee-high boots.
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupShe went all in on the accessories, adding oversized futuristic sunglasses, stacked bracelets and rings.
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupBandages were also visible on her forearm. But it's unclear if she's covering some kind of injury or if Band-Aids are the new accessory.
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupIn one close-up, it appeared like there were scars on her hand from where she used to have piercings. There were still some piercings visible on her other hand.
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupNorth's passion for body jewelry
The thigh studs are the latest addition to North's ongoing infatuation with piercings and body modification-inspired fashion. Every time she debuts a new piece of jewelry, the internet takes notice.
Back in May, the teen had people talking after sharing selfies that appeared to show several metallic studs across her wrist and hand.
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupDespite initially looking like dermal piercings, a representative later told the Daily Mail that the wrist detail was actually a sticker.
North first debuted her finger piercings in 2025, which quickly became a topic of conversation online because of her age.
The singer has addressed the criticism on social media. On TikTok share lip-synched to the viral audio, “Why are you crying? How old are you? Just pull it together,” adding, “This is for everyone that’s mad over a finger piercing.”
She has since continued experimenting with the aesthetic, wearing everything from faux facial piercings and grillz to temporary tattoos and bleached brows.
© Getty ImagesPiercings have even made their way into her music. On “Piercing on My Hand (Ye Version),” with her dad Ye, North references her hand piercings, blue hair, and wanting more piercings and tattoos.
Kim Kardashian, meanwhile, has defended her daughter's willingness to experiment with fashion. “She has a really unique style,” Kardashian previously said of North. “She puts me on to so many brands. She just loves what she loves.”
Her dad, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, and his wife Bianca Censori have shown support for North's freedom of expression.
Earlier this year, the couple showed their support at her Complex pop-up celebrating her debut EP, N0rth4evr, where they wore dermal-inspired looks of their own.
© x17/The Grosby GroupYe stepped out with a stud on his cheek, while Bianca also sported facial jewelry. So while the internet has a lot to say about choices, it's clear she has her parents' support. Which is really all that matters.
