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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Met Gala 2016© GettyImages

North West honors Kanye by wearing his 2016 Met Gala Balmain jacket on Christmas Eve

North seemed to have inherited her father’s sense of style


Shirley Gomez
Senior Writer
DECEMBER 27, 2023 12:27 PM EST

North West, the 10-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, got people talking on Christmas Eve with her fashion choice. The young fashionista decided to pay tribute to her father by donning his stylish Balmain jacket, which he wore at the 2016 Met Gala.

The jacket featured a striking design that turned heads on the red carpet, and North West seemed to have inherited her father’s sense of style.

North West honors Ye by wearing his 2016 Met Gala Balmain jacket on Christmas Eve© Kim Kardashian

The move showcased her appreciation for fashion and her love for her father’s work.

North West honors Ye by wearing his 2016 Met Gala Balmain jacket on Christmas Eve© Kim Kardashian

Kardashian took to social media to share her daughter’s look, saying: “You know North went through the archives to pick her dads Balmain Met jacket,” she wrote on her Instagram Story, adding, “Ifykyk,” which means “if you know, you know.”

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Met Gala 2016© GettyImages

Kanye’s Met Gala look

During the 2016 Met Gala, the rapper walked the red carpet with his then-wife, Kim Kardashian, following the theme for the year: Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology.

Kanye West was spotted wearing the stylish Balmain jacket paired with a distressed pair of jeans, a simple white t-shirt, camel boots, and grey/blue contact lenses.

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Met Gala 2016© GettyImages

The jacket featured a unique design with intricate details. The ripped jeans added a trendy touch to his outfit, while the camel boots completed the look with sophistication. The contact lenses also added a subtle yet noticeable style element to his overall appearance.