Nicky Hilton’s latest clothing range has been “inspired by Japan”. The hotel heiress - who already has several fashion lines including Chick and Nicky Hilton Beverly Hills - says the country has given her lots of ideas, adding she can’t wait to launch her latest designs at September’s Tokyo Girls Collection. She said: “I think I got...

Nicky Hilton says being a fashion designer has helped give her a purpose in life. The hotel heiress - who has two clothing lines, Chick and Nicky Hilton Beverly Hills - was determined to make a success of her career as she didn’t want to be accused of cashing in on her famous surname. She said: ‘I’m following my dreams and doing what I love as a designer....

As bright as a star in fact, for the great designer has been awarded the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Award. Previous Walk of Style recipients include Tom Ford, Giorgio Armani, both Versace’s and Manolo Blahnik, so Valentino’s in good company. Joined by Nicky Hilton, Anne Hathaway, Gwyneth Paltrow and Tom Ford, amongst others, the designer was in particularly good company...