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Kim Kardashian Files Trademarks for ‘NOR11’ Clothing and Jewelry Line
At just 12 years old, North West, the eldest daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, is reportedly stepping into the fashion industry with her own clothing and jewelry brand. According to exclusive reports published by The U.S. Sun and echoed across outlets including Daily Mail, Reality Tea and Yahoo, Kardashian has filed multiple trademark applications for the brand name “NOR11,” signaling the preteen’s entry into entrepreneurship.

The move positions North as the latest family member to pursue a fashion venture, following her mother’s Skims empire and her father’s Yeezy legacy. While no official launch date, collection details or release has been confirmed by the family or representatives, the trademark filings mark a concrete step toward commercialization. Kardashian, often referred to as a “momager” in media coverage, is believed to be overseeing the business aspects.
Trademark Filings and Brand Name Origins The U.S. Sun exclusively revealed that Kim Kardashian submitted three trademark applications for “NOR11” across key categories. These cover clothing and accessories such as dresses, shoes, hats, stockings and outerwear; watches and jewelry including bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings; and bags like handbags, wallets and cosmetic cases.
The name “NOR11” cleverly combines the start of North’s first name with “11,” which sources suggest references her age when the idea began gaining traction in the Kardashian household. North turned 12 in June 2025, making the “11” a nod to her pre-teen brainstorming phase. The filings indicate a full lifestyle label rather than a limited capsule, encompassing apparel, accessories and jewelry.
As of February 16, 2026, the trademarks remain in the application stage with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. No opposition or approval status has been publicly updated, but the filings alone have sparked widespread speculation about an imminent rollout.
North’s Fashion Journey So Far North West has long shown a keen interest in style, often appearing in high-fashion looks alongside her mother. From early runway cameos—like her 2018 L.O.L. Surprise Fashion Show debut at age 5—to more recent bold statements, she has built a reputation as a trendsetter.
In 2023, at age 10, North landed her first solo magazine cover with i-D magazine, where she expressed ambitions to own both Yeezy and Skims one day and become a business owner. In a subsequent Interview magazine feature, she told her mother she planned to start her own clothing line called “North West.” These early comments foreshadowed the current developments.
Her style evolution accelerated in 2025–2026. She debuted electric blue hair in braids, bridge piercings, blackened teeth with diamond grills, and maximalist outfits blending streetwear and luxury. Recent sightings include a Valentine’s Day 2026 shopping spree at Alexander Wang in Manhattan with friends, where designer Alexander Wang gifted her a studded leather bag. North sported colorful wigs and alt-fashion pieces, drawing attention for her fearless aesthetic.
Social media amplified her visibility: North joined Instagram in December 2025 under her own account, posting restrained teasers including images with “NOR11” elements and cryptic captions like “🔜,” hinting at upcoming projects. She also appeared in Skims holiday campaigns in late 2025, modeling festive loungewear with blue braids.
Family Support and Business Backing Kim Kardashian’s involvement underscores the family’s entrepreneurial ethos. Kardashian has built Skims into a billion-dollar brand focused on shapewear and apparel, while navigating trademark disputes and expansions. Her experience likely guides North’s venture, protecting the brand name early and structuring it for growth.
Kanye West’s influence appears in North’s reported style inspirations; she has cited her father as a key fashion muse over her mother in past interviews. The family’s combined legacy—high-fashion red carpets, business acumen and social media savvy—provides a strong foundation.
Critics note the unusual timing for a 12-year-old to launch a commercial brand, raising questions about child labor laws, creative control and long-term impact. However, supporters highlight North’s demonstrated passion and the Kardashian-Jenner history of early career starts (e.g., Kylie Jenner’s cosmetics line).
Potential Collection and Market Impact While specifics remain under wraps, “NOR11” could target tween and young teen demographics with edgy, inclusive apparel and jewelry. Expect influences from streetwear, luxury basics and bold accessories, mirroring North’s personal style—think oversized pieces, custom graphics, piercings-inspired details and sustainable elements to align with modern youth trends.
The brand would enter a competitive tween/young adult market dominated by Shein, Zara Kids and emerging Gen Z labels. North’s built-in audience—millions following her parents’ social channels and her own growing presence—could drive rapid visibility. Collaborations or limited drops might tie into Skims or other family ventures.
As of mid-February 2026, no launch timeline has surfaced beyond the trademark activity. Industry observers speculate a soft rollout later in 2026 or early 2027, possibly with pop-up events, online exclusives or celebrity endorsements.
Broader Implications North West’s reported fashion career launch reflects evolving celebrity offspring dynamics: from passive exposure to active participation in family businesses. It also highlights the Kardashian brand’s intergenerational strategy, positioning the next generation as entrepreneurs.
Whether “NOR11” becomes a full empire or a creative outlet remains to be seen. For now, the trademark filings confirm North is following her parents’ path—blending fashion, fame and business at an extraordinarily young age.
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Market crash wipes Rs 34 lakh cr in March so far; can tax harvesting help investors?
Tax harvesting involves two methods tax loss harvesting and tax gains harvesting. Investors are liable to pay capital gains tax on equities only when the shares are sold. While taxes are payable on gains, investors also have an opportunity to save taxes if they incur losses.
What is tax loss harvesting?
Tax loss harvesting involves selling equities that are at a loss and then carrying forward the loss to offset gains in future years. The loss can be carried forward for up to eight assessment years from the assessment year in which it was incurred.
Example: An investor named John sold shares of X Company on Friday (bought in February last year) and made a profit of Rs 5 lakh. Since the holding period is more than 12 months, this is treated as a long-term capital gain (LTCG).
Breaking down his tax liability: Rs 1.25 lakh of the profit is exempt, while the remaining Rs 3.75 lakh is taxed at a flat rate of 12.5%. John wants to reduce his tax liability using tax loss harvesting.
John also owns shares of Y Company, which have fallen significantly below his purchase price. By selling Y shares and incurring losses of Rs 3.75 lakh, his overall tax liability for the year is reduced to zero, as the losses offset the gains from X shares.
“This method is called tax loss harvesting. Normal human tendency is to sell shares that are profitable and hold shares that are in loss. Tax loss harvesting is about selling shares incurring substantial loss so that it can offset profits already made. Unless you sell the shares, you cannot claim the loss under Income Tax law,” said tax and investment expert Balwant Jain.For short-term capital gains (STCG), i.e., profit from selling shares held for less than 12 months, the tax is 20% flat and does not enjoy the Rs 1.25-lakh exemption like LTCG. You can book losses up to the gains made during the year to reduce STCG liability, Jain explains.
What if the stock you want to sell for tax loss harvesting is expected to rally in the future? In John’s example, if he believes Y shares will rise, he can still book a loss and buy the same stock in a different trading account on the same day. If he has only one demat account, he can repurchase the stock the next day. However, intraday sale and purchase on the same day using the same account will not qualify for tax loss harvesting.
What is tax gains harvesting
Consider an investor named Harry. He holds 100 shares of A Company for more than 12 months. Today, the total profit from selling all shares would be Rs 3 lakh.
If Harry sells only 41 shares and continues to hold the rest, his LTCG reduces to Rs 1.23 lakh, which falls under the exemption limit, resulting in zero tax liability. This strategy is called tax gains harvesting.
In the July 2024 budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revised STCG and LTCG rates:
- STCG: increased from 15% to 20% for shares held less than 12 months.
- LTCG: increased to 12.5% on gains exceeding Rs 1.25 lakh for shares held 12 months or more.
(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views, and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times.)
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Shaia Hosseinzadeh bet that a war in the Middle East would upend global markets.
This was the week his wager paid off.
His OnyxPoint Global Management had already been snapping up shares in liquefied natural-gas companies, rare-earth firms and energy producers when missiles and drones started to fly to and from Iran. Wall Street’s initially sanguine response to conflict, Hosseinzadeh said, “gave us more conviction to lean in to the trade.”
Just last month, when the hedge fund founder was discussing opportunities and risks ahead with investors at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach in Florida, U.S. oil prices had largely languished below $65 a barrel for months. Some forecasters projected more declines to come, leaving oil bulls on the outside looking in. But as U.S. warships massed near the Middle East and rumors swirled of huge trades for pricier oil, Hosseinzadeh saw one risk that loomed large.
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