North West, the 12-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, has once again captured social media attention with her distinctive fashion choices. This week, the young style icon showcased her latest accessory: custom-made grillz on TikTok, demonstrating her continued commitment to bold personal expression.
Custom Dental Jewelry Creation
In her recent TikTok video, North appeared wearing a skull T-shirt and studded boots while displaying gleaming decorative dental jewelry that covered both her top and bottom teeth. The fashion piece was specifically created for North by Gabby Elan Jewelry, featuring 20 individual 14k white gold caps meticulously crafted for the tween celebrity.
The New York-based jeweler actually produced three different sets for North, as revealed in an Instagram post from the company. 'Teal Blue, Candy Red and White Gold For @northwest,' the caption read, accompanied by a clip showcasing their detailed handiwork. North herself posted additional videos wearing both the blue and red versions of the grillz, further documenting her appreciation for the dental accessories.
Continuing Fashion Statement
This is not North's first foray into grillz fashion. In January, she generated mixed reactions from fans when she wore an all-black set in videos posted to the TikTok account she shares with her mother. Back in December, she displayed another glittering set featuring diamonds and spiked edges, establishing a pattern of dental jewelry experimentation.
North's fashion evolution has been particularly notable given her recent signing with Mariah Carey's recording company, positioning her as both a style influencer and budding musical artist. Her unique aesthetic blends luxury elements with streetwear sensibilities, creating a distinctive personal brand that continues to develop independently from her famous parents' styles.
Controversial Finger Piercings
While the grillz have attracted attention, North's finger piercings have generated more significant controversy in recent months. She first debuted a dermal piercing on her middle right finger in August 2025, featuring two small silver balls positioned below her knuckle.
Dermal piercings differ from traditional piercings because the jewelry is secured by a small anchor inserted beneath the skin. This has led to criticism directed at Kim Kardashian for allowing her minor daughter to undergo such procedures, with concerns raised about potential risks including infection, keloid scarring, and jewelry rejection if not properly maintained.
North has not remained silent about the criticism. In December, she directly addressed her detractors on TikTok, and by January, she had added two more finger piercings to her collection, demonstrating her commitment to personal expression despite public scrutiny.
Musical References and Public Appearances
North's fashion choices have even found their way into her musical endeavors. In a song co-written with her father titled Piercing on My Hand, performed during a recent Kanye West concert, she directly references her distinctive style. 'Piercing on my hand, the other for them bands,' she raps in the track, which also mentions shopping in Japan and school experiences.
Her public appearances continue to showcase her evolving style. At the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, North sported eye-catching blue locks while watching Justin Bieber's headlining set. She wore a black and white graphic print T-shirt, shorts, and black platform boots with crisscrossing straps, with Kim Kardashian and her new partner, F1 racer Lewis Hamilton, spotted nearby.
Parental Support and External Factors
Kim Kardashian has consistently supported her daughter's unique fashion sense. In an October 2025 episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, the SKIMS founder acknowledged providing fashion advice while respecting North's creative autonomy. 'She does listen to me, but in other areas, I'm like, "Babe, if you want blue hair, it is what it is,"' Kardashian revealed, adding, 'It makes her so happy. I would never take that creative away from her.'
Meanwhile, external factors continue to influence the family's public narrative. North's Coachella appearance followed the UK government's decision to ban her father from entering the country due to his history of anti-Semitic and pro-Nazi remarks. This forced Kanye West to cancel his headlining performance at London's Wireless Festival. In January, the rapper published a full-page apology in the Wall Street Journal, attributing his past discriminatory statements to his battle with bipolar disorder, though this gesture did not reverse the travel restrictions.
Through all these developments, North West continues to carve her own path in the public eye, using fashion as a primary means of self-expression while navigating the complexities of growing up in a celebrity family under constant media scrutiny.
