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At just 5 years old, North West's wardrobe puts us to shame

By Rhian Deutrom
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4 May, 2019 08:10 PM6 mins to read

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It's no surprise North Kardashian West is a fierce fashion boss. Photo / Instagram

It's no surprise North Kardashian West is a fierce fashion boss. Photo / Instagram

When a reality TV star and a rapper make a baby, it is scientifically proven that their child will be a fashion force to be reckoned with.

But the world wasn't quite ready for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's eldest daughter North West to flex her fashion muscles quite so early in her life.

However, when your mother is a global style icon, and you live your life in front of a camera, the girl's got some pretty big Balenciaga thigh high boots to fill, reports news.com.au.

She may only be five years old, but North West is already making headlines for her fierce fashion choices and, quite frankly, it's putting some grown adults to shame.

Her unapologetic style — which usually involves rifling through her mother's expansive wardrobe — is literally cool enough to rival long-established supermodels.

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When I was five years old, I thought lip gloss was the grease that got on your lips from a sausage sizzle.

But this kid literally personifies the phrase "too glam to give a damn".

North unapologetically rocks whatever look she's feeling. Photo / Instagram
North unapologetically rocks whatever look she's feeling. Photo / Instagram

This week, a proud Kim Kardashian posted a photo of her eldest daughter, luxuriating with some Froyo or celebrity equivalent snack.

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But it was Kim's revealing caption that has truly captivated North fans everywhere.

"I didn't think my daughter's love for my clothes and jewellery would happen so soon," Kim wrote.

"I'll literally be working and come home to find North dressed up in all of my things."

"I love my fashionista Northie so much!"

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When a reality TV star and a rapper make a baby, it is scientifically proven that their child will be a fashion force to be reckoned with. Photo / Getty Images
When a reality TV star and a rapper make a baby, it is scientifically proven that their child will be a fashion force to be reckoned with. Photo / Getty Images

I must admit, the attention to detail in this North special is truly second-to-none.

From the green snakeskin crop top and denim cut offs, to the matching taupe, ladder-style earrings and green wrist cuff, North knows she's rocking the hell out of this outfit.

The look is so strong, in fact, that it rocked millions of other people too, with fans and other celebrities referring to the little girl as "super swaggie" and an "icon in the making".

Venezuelan model Michelle Lewin announced North was her "favourite Kardashian" from this look alone.

High fashion jewellery designer Lorraine Schwartz said North's outfit was "so wonderful".

North has some big shoes to fill with Kim Kardashian as a mum. Photo / Instagram
North has some big shoes to fill with Kim Kardashian as a mum. Photo / Instagram

But while many of us love North's custom-made Carolina Lemke sunglasses, or matching snakeskin boots and dress, we're probably ignoring the fact that she's a five-year-old girl.

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A five-year-old girl who is more fashionable than all of us put together.

And not everyone is cool with the little girl's long fashion leash, begging her mother to "stop dressing her like an adult! She is only going to get worse when she is older!"

"I feel sorry for her future and for all the people to whom she's going to be an absolute brat," another person said.

Yeah, maybe, but did you know she can dance in an animal print onesie, too?

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Ayyyy 24.03.19 Cc: @kourtneykardash

A post shared by SUNDAY SERVICE (@kanyesundayservices) on Mar 24, 2019 at 6:57pm PDT

Whether you love or hate her outfits, it's a fact that this kid never has an off day.

Behold, all the times this five-year-old girl was cooler than us:

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SNAKESKIN BOOTS

Last month, North stole her mother's hot pink snakeskin heeled boots and teamed them with a matching top.

The look is killer, but when she was asked to give them back to their rightful owner, she flatly refused.

Then she threw a tantrum — which makes sense. Because she's five.

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Sooooo Miss North dressed herself and thought she was ready for the day until I explained she couldn’t wear my boots. 😂💕

A post shared by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on Apr 24, 2019 at 10:30am PDT

ON THE CATWALK

That's right, this kid has even appeared on the damn runway.

North made her catwalk debut at the LOL Dolls fashion show in California last year.

She also joined Busy Philipps' daughter Birdie.

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And, in case you were wondering, she brought it.

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Work it THRILLA

A post shared by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on Oct 1, 2018 at 9:08am PDT

FENDI CAMPAIGN

North made her modelling debut in a Fendi campaign with her mother and grandmother in July last year.

Dressed head to toe in Fendi, the four-year-old frolicked in a field with Kim Kardashian and Chris Jenner, then posed beside a pool in the backyard of a Los Angeles home.

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3 generations @fendi #MeAndMyPeekABoo

A post shared by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on Jul 11, 2018 at 6:17am PDT

We're aware that the "Momager" gene runs strong in this family, and Kim is taking her role extremely seriously.

WHO WORE IT BETTER?

Even the world's most famous supermodels can admit when they've been beaten at their own game.

By a child.

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Karlie Kloss was forced to admit defeat when her outfit was matched against North West's.

North West wore it better pic.twitter.com/wzwA7mpWRw

— Karlie Kloss (@karliekloss) March 22, 2019

TROLLS AND BRAIDS

Making an appearance at her dad Kanye's now iconic Coachella Sunday Service performance, North wore a designer taupe-toned skirt and top, space grey armbands, and braids in her hair.

But these weren't just any braids.

Setting the bar far too high for kids and adults everywhere, North had her stylists weave baby trolls onto the ends of her pink tipped braids.

Because, of course she did.

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Matchy Matchy with Mama 🐰🐰 #kimkardashian

A post shared by B O M B B E L L A S (@bombbellas) on Apr 21, 2019 at 4:20pm PDT

FIRST MAGAZINE COVER:

North shot her first solo magazine cover for Women's Wear Daily's annual beauty issue, in February.

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The magazine declared North has "captivated the digital realm with her cross-generational appeal".

"Her distinct fashion sense belies her age, and lately, so does her eye for makeup," the magazine wrote.

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Move over millennials, a new generation is coming of age. At five years old, North West, the famous daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, has captivated the digital realm with her cross-generational appeal. Without a public Instagram or YouTube channel of her own, she’s too young to fully understand what a digital footprint is. And yet, hers is already wildly popular. We’ve watched North West grow on Instagram and “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” and magazines — here, she poses for her first solo cover. Her distinct fashion sense belies her age, and lately, so does her eye for makeup. West, whether she knows it or not, is at the forefront of a generation that is highly connected, engaged with fashion and beauty and individualistic in style. Called Alpha, signifying a new beginning, this age group is unlike any the world has ever seen. And combined with Gen Z, their slightly older counterparts, their numbers are strong. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2025, people aged 17 and under will comprise 43 percent of the U.S. population. Already, they are significant consumers of beauty: According to NPD, 69 percent of Gen Zers use color cosmetics and 68 percent have a skin-care regimen. With numbers like that, Alphas and Gen Z are expected to have a sociocultural and economic impact equal to that of their parents or older siblings, the Millennials. Read more on WWD.com, link in bio. Report: @alexa_writes 📸: @jucophoto set design: @lizzielang hair styling: @chrisappleton1 makeup: @maryphillips #wwdbeauty

A post shared by WWD (@wwd) on Feb 22, 2019 at 6:02am PST

Rocking a metallic purple turtle neck crop top and piggy tails, North posed like a little boss.

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More from our shoot with North West. Tap the link in bio for more. Report: @alexa_writes 📸: @jucophoto set design: @lizzielang hair styling: @chrisappleton1 makeup: @maryphillips #wwdbeauty #northwest

A post shared by WWD (@wwd) on Feb 22, 2019 at 8:59am PST

Her mother could not have been more proud, posting to her Instagram account that her "most stylish and beautiful baby girl" shot her first magazine cover.

"She loves fashion & beauty and has so much fun doing this!" Kim wrote.

You do you, North.

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