Exclusive: Nicky Hilton’s Newest Nicky Hilton x French Sole Flat Launch Was Inspired By Barbie
Nicky Hilton is thinking pink this summer, thanks to her latest French Sole collaboration launch. The entrepreneur has released a new hue of her Nicky Hilton x French Sole line’s $150 Kathy flats in hot pink leather, inspired by her own love of neon and Barbie dolls.
“Growing up, I would have neon birthday parties, and it definitely carried into adulthood,” Hilton exclusively shared with FN. “I just think neon is the perfect pop of color for a shoe or handbag, and it is definitely quite timely with the ‘Barbie’ phenomenon. I feel like it was my little tribute.”
When discussing pink, Hilton can’t help but reminisce on her background with the color — particular as she’s regularly worn all-pink outfits with her older sister, Paris Hilton, from the early 2000s to today.
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“Paris and I have been doing Barbiecore for decades,” Hilton said. “I love Barbie. I love the positive messages that she always promotes and empowers women, and inclusivity and encouraging girls to dream big and believe in themselves.”
Currently, Hilton saud she’s been styling her Kathy flats with beach dresses, denim shorts and button-down shirts. As fall approaches, the designer is also thinking about future colorways and styles — including smoking slippers, loafers and patterns like plaid and herringbone. However, she’s also anticipating the return of New York Fashion Week — and possibly wearing her flats in the front row.
“I mean, I’m a girl who wears flats day and night, and I just think they’re the perfect combination of comfort and elegance. I was so pleased to see at Giambattista Valli couture — my mom and I were at the show over the summer in Paris — and I loved seeing all the ballet flats paired with the couture gowns. I thought it was so epic,” said Hilton.
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Aaron Royce is the Assistant Digital Editor for Footwear News, where he writes stories on celebrity style, brand collaborations and in-depth profile interviews. Prior to joining Footwear News, Royce wrote and interned for publications including PAPER, Grazia and the Daily Front Row. He currently holds a B.S. in mass communications from Virginia Commonwealth University.
