Kim Kardashian posted a series of photos to Instagram on October 20 showing herself fully transformed into her 13-year-old daughter North West for Halloween. The caption was brief: “Halloween 2026 🧟‍♀️.”
In the images, Kardashian wears a long, center-parted turquoise wig, heavy false lashes, scattered face studs, and multiple temporary facial and hand piercings. She pairs the look with black grills, dramatically long stiletto nails featuring black-and-silver gothic detailing, a thick silver chain with a large skull-and-crossbones pendant, and an oversized black graphic T-shirt that displays artwork tied to North’s May EP, N0rth4evr. She also recreates one of North’s frequent poses, hand covering her mouth.
Family members responded quickly. Kourtney Kardashian commented “Twins!!!!!!” while Kris Jenner wrote “This is so fun!!!!! 🩵.” On X and Instagram, many viewers said they initially mistook the photos for North herself.
The costume arrives after months of online commentary about North’s appearance. The 13-year-old has developed a distinctive style that includes bright blue hair, black grills, and the visual effect of numerous piercings. Earlier this month, during a TikTok Live with her mother, North addressed criticism that her look was “demonic,” saying, “Oh no, I’m not demonic, guys. Stop saying I’m demonic. No, I’m not. Just because I like to dress this way, don’t judge a book by its cover.” She and Kardashian also clarified that most of the piercings are temporary or faux and that North changes them often.
Kim has previously spoken about the double standard on Call Her Daddy, noting that other kids wear similar styles without the same volume of scrutiny, but North’s choices get amplified because of the family’s visibility. The Halloween costume functions as a public endorsement of her daughter’s aesthetic rather than a distancing move. It also doubles as light promotion for North’s music. The teen released the six-track EP N0rth4evr in May, has performed live (including with her father Ye and at festivals), and has described making music as something she genuinely wants to do with her life.
This continues the Kardashian-Jenner pattern of high-effort Halloween costumes. Recent years have included multi-generational family looks and Kim’s own elaborate solo transformations (Mystique, an albino alligator with full prosthetics, recreating her 2013 Met Gala look). This one stands out because it is so personal. Kim did not simply put on a blue wig and call it a tribute. She matched the nails, the jewelry, the piercings, the grills, the shirt branding, and the poses.
North released her six-track EP N0rth4evr in May and has performed live this year, including appearances alongside her father, Ye, and at festivals. In interviews she has described music as something she enjoys and wants to continue pursuing. Kardashian’s Halloween photos reference that project directly through the shirt design.
Kardashian has a long history of elaborate Halloween costumes, both solo and with her children. This year’s first major look stands out for how closely it mirrors North’s current visual identity rather than treating it as a one-off gag. The post quickly circulated across social platforms, with the resemblance drawing particular attention from fans of both mother and daughter.
