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A brief video from Paris Fashion Week has set off a fresh online debate about celebrity children and personal boundaries. The clip shows 13-year-old North West interacting with a 23-year-old model during a Vetements menswear show, and viewers quickly weighed in.
What happened on the runway at Vetements
At the Vetements Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 presentation, a moment between North West and model Matteo Sinet was filmed. The short clip, shared widely on X by rapper Skepta, captures North extending a hand. Sinet responded with an embrace.
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- Who was involved: North West, age 13; Matteo Sinet, age 23.
- Where: Vetements Menswear show during Paris Fashion Week.
- How the clip spread: The video circulated quickly after being posted on social media.
Video details and immediate impressions
The footage is under ten seconds. North offers a handshake. Sinet moves in for a hug. Some viewers read the exchange as awkward. Others said the interaction was brief and harmless.
Social media split: protect kids vs. shrug it off
Reactions were divided. Many called the moment uncomfortable and urged greater caution around minors in public spaces. Others defended the model, noting that he did not linger.
On X, Skepta criticized how adults approach young public figures. He urged followers to be vigilant and protect children in public settings. That post helped the clip gain momentum.
- Supporters of North argued the teen looked uneasy.
- Defenders said a quick hug shouldn’t be treated as misconduct.
- Some commenters questioned whether cultural norms about greetings were being judged unfairly.
Family movements and official responses
North attended the Paris show without either parent beside her. She had been in Paris with her father, Kanye West, and his partner, Bianca Censori. After the Fashion Week appearance, they flew to Florida for a performance.
No formal statements were released immediately. Representatives for Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and Matteo Sinet did not provide comments when contacted.
North’s look, recent music and public appearances
North arrived with a signature blue wig and staged faux facial piercings. Her outfit was all black and included several distinct pieces.
- Long-sleeved black top
- Mini tennis skirt with tights
- Combat boots
- Two faux “angel bite” lip piercings among other decorative pieces
She released a six-track EP titled N0rth4evr in May and has debuted an eerie music video tied to the project. This year she also performed live alongside her father on two occasions.
How Kim Kardashian framed her daughter’s creative choices
Kim has publicly praised North for pursuing music on her own terms. She emphasized that North enjoys creating without being overly concerned about public approval. That perspective has resurfaced as fans watch how the teen navigates high-profile events.
