Biography: Nicky Hilton

"Nicky" Hilton can also refer to Conrad Hilton, Jr.

Nicholai Olivia "Nicky" Hilton (born October 5, 1983) is an American fashion model, socialite, celebutante, entrepreneur, heiress, and fashion designer. She is a great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton (founder of Hilton Hotels).

Early Life

Hilton was born in New York, NY, and grew up in Los Angeles.^[1] Her father is Richard Hilton, a businessman, and her mother is Kathy Hilton (née Avanzino), a socialite and actress. She grew up with three siblings: Paris Whitney Hilton, Barron Nicholas Hilton II, and Conrad Hughes Hilton III.

Career

Fashion designer

In 2004, Hilton launched her own clothing line, Chick by Nicky Hilton. She also designed a line of handbags for Japanese company Samantha Thavasa.^[2]

In 2007, she started her second line aimed at a more mature audience and higher pricepoint^{[citation needed]}, called Nichole, which had its debut fashion show for the spring/summer 2008 season on September 9, 2007 in New York City during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. The video and photos from the collection can be viewed at the MBFW website.^[3]

Model

In 2005, Hilton, along with Kimberly Stewart, was the face of Australian underwear line Antz Pantz.^[4] Stewart remains contracted, however Hilton has since been replaced by Australian up-and-coming model Megan Maitland. Around this time, Hilton modeled for the cover of Lucire magazine for its New Zealand and Romanian editions.^{[citation needed]}

Other ventures

In 2006, she entered a partnership to open two Nicky O Hotels, the first in Miami and the second in Chicago. On February 12, 2007, Hilton was sued for breach of contract by her partners.^[5]

Personal life

In 2004, Hilton married businessman Todd Andrew Meister at the Las Vegas Wedding Chapel.^[6] The marriage was annulled shortly after.^[7] Hilton dated Kevin Connolly on and off from 2004-2006.^[8]

References

1. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_ZTfPgIBp0
2. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_ZTfPgIBp0
3. ^ http://mbfashionweek.com/newyork/spring2008/designers/nicholai/index.html Mbfashionweek.com
4. ^ http://www.antzpantz.com.au/Our-Products/Holeproof-Antz-Pantz.asp Antz Pantz
5. ^ Hotel Online. Hotel Developer Robert Falor Suing Nicky Hilton Alleges Breach of Contract and Deceptive Business Practices
6. ^ http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,683766,00.html
7. ^ http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,780436,00.html
8. ^ http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1546916,00.html

External links

• Official site
• Nicky Hilton at the Internet Movie Database
• Nicky Hilton at Fashion Model Directory
• Nicky Hilton at TV.com

Nicky Hilton main page.