I’m pretty sure the Hiltons have the combined IQ of a ferret. They seem to think there’s something really admirable if they ever do anything bigger than sitting on their collective asses and being paid for going to parties. One could certainly argue that Nicky Hilton is the lesser of two evils: she seems to have a bit of a brain in her head, but again it’s hard to know if she’s actually semi-smart or if an avocado would seem smart when standing next to Paris Hilton. If nothing else, Nicky seems to say that she’ll do things and then actually follow through, unlike Paris – who we’re still waiting to see if she’ll go to Rwanda (please God!). Nicky has styled herself as a fashion designer, and seems to have actually worked pretty hard at it – I don’t get the impression that she’s one of the hundreds of stars just slapping her name on someone else’s work. And apparently she’s making her boyfriend David Katzenberg, pretty proud. You’d think she were launching a space shuttle or something. Though for a Hilton, this is pretty close.

“Talk about fantasy fashion: ‘It’s Disney, princess-inspired and very fun,’ Nicky Hilton said of her spring Chick by Nicky Hilton collection that helped kick off Los Angeles fashion week. In attendance for Hilton’s first runway show was the 24-year-old designer’s personal Prince Charming (of nearly a year), David Katzenberg, also 24. After arriving an hour early for the event, he told PEOPLE, ‘I am very proud of her. She worked hard on it.’

“When it came time for the designer to take her walk down the runway for the event’s finale, Katzenberg gave her a kiss on the cheek and white roses, then said, ‘I was extremely impressed.’ Nicky’s parents, Rick and Kathy Hilton, also sat ringside to show their support. ‘Nicky is so passionate about her fashion. It’s exciting to see her show,’ they said before the show began. Others who were there included actress Jaime Pressly. But noticeably missing: Nicky’s older sister, Paris.”

[From People]

Ohhh, let’s hope there’s a feud going on between Nicky and Paris. I remember Nicky making some sarcastic comment a while ago regarding Paris getting out of jail, and the two haven’t been spotted together lately. I think Nicky at least gets that Paris is bad for her image. No one ever says that name and then a hush of respect falls over the room. Normally you say “Paris Hilton” and a rush of herpes falls over the room.

Picture note by Jaybird: Here’s Nicky at her fashion show on Sunday. Images thanks to PR Photos.

Update by Celebitchy: Here are some pictures of the fashion show. Her designs are surprisingly elegant, with simple lines and a 40s flair.