The Met Gala red carpet is the pinnacle of global high fashion, and Kim Kardashian is arguably its reigning queen of controversy. Yet, the SKIMS mogul’s most brutal, and often most accurate, fashion critic is not a rival designer or an online troll—it’s her own daughter, North West.

New reports stemming from recent episodes of The Kardashians detail the latest chapter in North’s reign as the family’s resident truth-teller. Kim revealed that North convinced her to attend the 2025 Met Gala, even after the star faced a wardrobe malfunction with her custom Chrome Hearts dress. North’s powerful, if stinging, reasoning? “People hate on your outfit? They do that every year.”

This blunt, 12-year-old logic perfectly encapsulates the relationship between the fashion icon and her harshest judge. North’s comment suggests that the backlash has become so expected, so routine, that it’s no longer a reason to skip the event—it’s just part of Kim’s brand.

The ‘New Joan Rivers’ Who Never Lies

Kim Kardashian has openly acknowledged that her eldest child inherited her father Kanye West’s unfiltered perspective, branding North the “new Joan Rivers” of fashion commentary. While Kim admits that being “roasted by a 10-year-old” can “sting a little,” she also recognizes and even appreciates the brutal honesty, which she claims helps her grow as an individual.

The dynamic is an ironic, self-inflicted wound for Kim, who often cultivates an image of effortless perfection. Having a child who sits in the front row of couture shows and whose opinion is solicited during fittings provides a uniquely candid—and often savage—look behind the curtain of the Kardashian fashion machine.

“All North wants to do is rate people’s outfits, and she loves to critique,” Kardashian once stated on the show. However, North’s critiques are not just general complaints; they are surgically precise take-downs of high fashion.

The History of Iconic Takedowns: From ‘Plastic Bag’ to ‘Dollar Store’

North West has systematically dismantled some of Kim Kardashian’s most memorable—and divisive—Met Gala looks, proving she possesses an undeniably sharp eye for style and authenticity.

The Balenciaga Black Mask (2021)

Perhaps the most famous North West roast came after Kim wore the head-to-toe black Balenciaga ensemble, complete with a full face mask, to the 2021 Met Gala. The look was designed to be an anti-statement, recognized purely by silhouette. North’s analysis cut through the artistic intent with pre-teen simplicity: she looked like she was “covered by a plastic bag.”

The comparison, while hilarious, immediately deconstructed the high-concept fashion moment, reducing the controversial Balenciaga piece to an everyday, disposable item—a stunning defeat for a gown intended to make a profound statement.

The Schiaparelli Pearl Debacle (2023)

North West’s most detailed takedown occurred during a fitting for the 2023 Met Gala, where Kim wore a custom Schiaparelli pearl-encrusted gown. While meeting with Creative Director Daniel Roseberry, North did not hold back her views:

The Pearls: She claimed they looked “fake” and that the overall effect looked like it was from the “dollar store.”

The Look: She likened the cascading strings of pearls over a nude bodysuit to a “Hawaiian girl with her dress all ripped” and “beachy.”

Designer’s Horror: Roseberry reportedly admitted that the critique was his “worst nightmare come to life,” saying he felt like he was “getting read for filth the night before the Met Gala by a nine-year-old.”

Kim’s attempts to correct her daughter, emphasizing the price and authenticity of the pearls, only cemented North’s position as a critic whose vision transcends cost—a clear sign that North judges based on pure aesthetic merit, not brand status.

No A-Lister Is Safe: The Pete Davidson Takedown

North’s critical eye extends well beyond her own mother’s wardrobe. Her unfiltered commentary on the Met Gala red carpet arrivals has confirmed her reputation as the “new Joan Rivers.”

During a live-stream viewing with her cousin, Penelope Disick, North made it clear that no A-lister, even her mother’s then-boyfriend, was safe from her scorn. Watching Pete Davidson arrive in a simple trench coat and bucket hat, North quipped: “You’re going to the Met Gala, Pete. Not the gas station.”

She also deemed Jared Leto’s high-concept, life-sized cat costume (honoring Karl Lagerfeld’s cat, Choupette) as simply “cringe,” proving she is an equal-opportunity fashion demolisher.

The Evolution: From Critic to Strategist

The latest report on the 2025 Met Gala marks a subtle, yet significant, shift in North’s role. After years of merciless roasting, North transitioned from pure critic to a strategic voice, using her knowledge of the public’s habitual backlash to motivate her mother.

When Kim faced a wardrobe crisis and considered skipping the event, North provided the ultimate push: go anyway, because the hate is inevitable. This move suggests Kim is not just tolerating North’s opinions; she is starting to heed them. In a family built on controlling the narrative, North West has emerged as the most powerful voice—the only one delivering a painful, but necessary, version of the truth that her mother cannot ignore.