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North West: Chronicles of a 3-foot style icon

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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.

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    Birthday Chic North West

    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.

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    Biker Chic North West

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

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    Hanging Out With Aunty Kendall North

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

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    St Paddy’s Day North

    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.

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    Ballet Class North

    Eat your heart out Darcey Bussell.

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    Halloween North

    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...

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    Pumpkin Path North

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

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    Backstage North

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

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    Disney North

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

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    Disney North #2

    Having another 'I Heart Minnie' moment.

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    Cool Hair North

    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.

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    Photobooth North

    Three generations captured in one snap. Very sweet.

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    Pretty In Pink North

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

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    Travelling North

    "OK driver I'm ready now"

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    Military Chic North

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

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    Dressing Up Box North

    Awwww.

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    Lolz North

    "Say cheeese!"

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    #Squad North

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

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    Cowgirl North

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

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    Fashion North

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

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    “Dad Will You Chill Out” North

    The only person capable of softening that famous Kanye frown.

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    Doc Martens North

    Practical and cool.

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    “Oh Hi There!” North

    Perfecting the royal wave.

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    All-White North

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

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    Grey North

    Again, this colour scheme was not an accident.

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    Baby North

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

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    With Mum And Dad North

    The whole family all in neutrals.

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    Yeezus North

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

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    Paris North

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

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    Nineties North

    Excellent mono footwear.

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    Rock Star North

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

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    Dressed Down North

    If in doubt, go for black.

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    Double Denim North

    Looking like a tiny 80s style icon.

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    Leather Jacket North

    What a little dude.

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    Balmain Blazer North

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

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