The daily gossip: Kim Kardashian is working on a North West-inspired clothing line, and more

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last updated 8 January 2015

1. Kim Kardashian is working on a North West-inspired clothing line

So far, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have been uncharacteristically private about their newborn daughter North West, but according to the Daily News, there's a good chance that's about to change. Lloyd Klein, a fashion designer and friend of Kardashian's, recently revealed that Kardashian plans to launch a clothing line for children. North West would reportedly serve as a "great poster child," which sounds a lot better than "uncomprehending paparazzi magnet." [Daily News]

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