North West: Chronicles of a 3-foot style icon

"Anyone seen my Balmain blazer?"

North West
North West
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"Anyone seen my Balmain blazer?"

While most ordinary 2-year-olds are busy bombing around in Next trousers and a breton top stained with raspberry yoghurt, the daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West has a wardrobe stuffed with miniature high fashion looks that would give even the most seasoned fashion-loving adult a run for their money.

North West's magnificent wardrobe already features bespoke Givenchy couture - gifted by Riccardo Tisci himself of course - Ralph Lauren bomber jackets (also sent direct from Ralph with a special note, naturally) and miniature white Balmain blazers with gold buttons similar to those loved by her mother. And the colour palette? Anything which adheres to the Harper Beckham School Of Neutrals - greys, khakis, whites, creams, as well as a few head-to-toe black ensembles which make her look a bit like a tiny stage hand.

Kim and Kanye's daughter has even inspired the creation of a high fashion kidswear range. Earlier this year Balmain creative director and good friend of the Kardashian family, Olivier Rousteing, announced plans to create his very first range of children's clothing for the French fashion house. His inspiration? Yep, you've guessed it, North West herself.

And little wonder really, when outings of North dressed up to the nines have helped drive a massive wider trend for luxury kidswear, which became a billion dollar industry last year.

Whether North herself grows up to be a big noise in the fashion world, or decides to shun the limelight, remains to be seen. But ultimately - in the here and now - we're guessing that like most 2-year-olds she probably doesn't really give a monkeys what she's dressed in.

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First up, North West worked black leather like only Kanye West's daughter could, looking adorable as she joined her mum and dad in NYC.

North West

North West

North West
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First up, North West worked black leather like only Kanye West's daughter could, looking adorable as she joined her mum and dad in NYC.

Birthday Chic North West

Birthday Chic North West

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North attended one of her friend's birthday party, and like any Kardashian, posed for a few photos at the photobooth. She wore an adorable combination of bucket hat and princess crown for her party look, pairing it with a cute The Little Mermaid t-shirt.

Biker Chic North West

Biker Chic North West

North West
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North went biker chic over the weekend, wearing a leather jacket with graphic fire-painted details on the sleeves.

Hanging Out With Aunty Kendall North

Hanging Out With Aunty Kendall North

North West and Kendall Jenner

Sporting a white furry jacket, North looked the epitome of a Kardashian, especially when standing next to model Aunty Kendall.

St Paddy's Day North

St Paddy's Day North

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Most recently, Kim K put her new Snapchat to good use by showing off North's St Patrick's Day look - complete with her dad's old shutter shade glasses and sparkly green crown. Too cute.

Ballet Class North

Ballet Class North

North West Style

Eat your heart out Darcey Bussell.


Halloween North

Halloween North

North West Style

No polyster Elsa from Frozen dress for North - at Halloween last year the tiny Kardashian-West stole the rest of her family's thunder in this skunk outfit. We already know her mother and sisters love a colour theme; we're guessing this one was picked for the monochrome palette...

Pumpkin Path North

Pumpkin Path North

North West Style

"OK I've picked one. Where's my latte?"

Backstage North

Backstage North

North West Style

Backstage with Ellen Degeneres (obviously), and keeping things relaxed in an "I'm with the crew" black teeshirt and topknot.

Disney North

Disney North

North West Style

No prizes for guessing who North's favourite Disney character is.

Disney North #2

Disney North #2

North West Style

Having another 'I Heart Minnie' moment.

Cool Hair North

Cool Hair North

North West Style

We'd definitely give this butterfly 'do a go for Glastonbury this year. Obviously North has already been to Glastonbury. At the age of two.

Photobooth North

Photobooth North

North West Style

Three generations captured in one snap. Very sweet.

Pretty In Pink North

Pretty In Pink North

North West Style
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It's not all monochrome. North recently stepped out in this candyfloss pink ensemble (complete with trademark fur coat).

Travelling North

Travelling North

North West Style

"OK driver I'm ready now"

Military Chic North

Military Chic North

North West Style

North had to go a bit 'derelicte' to model her father Kanye's clothing label.

Dressing Up Box North

Dressing Up Box North

North West Style

Awwww.

Lolz North

Lolz North

North West Style

"Say cheeese!"

#Squad North

#Squad North

North West Style

A very strong all-black ensemble on a day out with her cousins.

Cowgirl North

Cowgirl North

North West Style

Bandanna, loose fringed T-shirt and white slip-ons. Yee-haw.

Fashion North

Fashion North

North West Style

There are looks and then there are LOOKS. We love the gold necklace.

"Dad Will You Chill Out" North

"Dad Will You Chill Out" North

North West Style

The only person capable of softening that famous Kanye frown.

Doc Martens North

Doc Martens North

North West Style

Practical and cool.

"Oh Hi There!" North

"Oh Hi There!" North

North West Style

Perfecting the royal wave.

All-White North

All-White North

North West Style

The Kardashian family attended church at Easter dressed in head-to-toe white. North didn't escape the theme.

Grey North

Grey North

North West Style

Again, this colour scheme was not an accident.

Baby North

Baby North

North West Style

Kim looking ridiculously glam for someone with a very small child in tow.

With Mum And Dad North

With Mum And Dad North

North West Style

The whole family all in neutrals.

Yeezus North

Yeezus North

North West Style

Giving her Dad a bit of free advertising (while asleep).

Paris North

Paris North

North West Style

Wearing black to focus attention on her mother's Chanel get-up.

Nineties North

Nineties North

North West Style

Excellent mono footwear.

Rock Star North

Rock Star North

North West Style

"This way, I know the guy running the VIP section."

Dressed Down North

Dressed Down North

North West Style

If in doubt, go for black.

Double Denim North

Double Denim North

North West Style

Looking like a tiny 80s style icon.

Leather Jacket North

Leather Jacket North

North West Style

What a little dude.

Balmain Blazer North

Balmain Blazer North

North West Style

What do you wear on your way to a ballet class? Your tiny Balmain jacket, of course!

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