Nicky Hilton Reveals Her Marriage Rules with Husband James Rothschild — and How Their Kids Play a Part (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Nicky Hilton celebrating the launch of her Rebecca Vallance x Nicky Hilton Holiday Collection on Oct. 5, 2024.Photo:Jojo Korsh/BFA.com/ShutterstockNicky Hiltonis sharing the secrets to her successful marriage.On Saturday, Oct. 5, the fashion designer, 41, spoke exclusively with PEOPLE about her longtime relationship withher husband James Rothschild, whom she married in 2015, at the MyTheresa launch party for herholiday collectionwith Rebecca Vallance in Los Angeles.Nicky credits her parents,Kathy and Richard Hilton— “who’ve beenmarried for over 30 years” – for being an “amazing template” for a successful relationship.Nicky Hilton celebrates the launch of her Rebecca Vallance x Nicky Hilton Holiday Collection on Oct. 5, 2024.Jojo Korsh/BFA.com/Shutterstock"I feel like some of the advice my mom has always given me is [to] never stop having fun, never go to bed angry and just to stop and smell the roses and enjoy every moment," Nicky says.When it comes to her and Rothschild’s marriage rules, she adds, “My husband and I, with our work, we travel a lot, but we always try … We will not leave the children alone. So we try and divvy up our work trips and make sure that we’re always present.“The couple shares three children — daughtersLily-Grace Victoria, 8, andTheodora “Teddy” Marilyn, 6, and sonChasen, 2.As for when Nicky and Rothschild, 39, have time for just the two of them, she says, “We always try and just make that special alone-time date night.“Nicky Hilton and James Rothschild at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscars After Party on March 10, 2024.Robert Smith/Patrick McMullan via GettySaturday’s star-studded event saw the attendance of Nicky’s parents, her sisterParis Hiltonand her husbandCarter Reum,Kris Jenner,Rachel Zoe,Jennifer Tilly,Kelly OsbourneandDylan Mulvaney.Speaking about her collaboration with Vallance, Nicky tells PEOPLE, “I have been a huge fan of Rebecca’s designs for many years. [I’ve] been wearing them. Me, my mom, my sister — we all love them. So to be able to collaborate with one of my favorite designers is really a dream come true. We have such a similar aesthetic, DNA, and I think you will see that in all the pieces.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.To pull together the limited-edition collection which, according tothe website, “features impeccably cut statement dresses that capture the iconic Rebecca Vallance brand codes, reimagined through Hilton’s lens,” Nicky and Vallance were in “constant contact” via Zoom and in person.“She would fly to New York, we would meet in Europe, and we really, really worked very collaboratively on this collection,” Nicky explains of their working relationship.The collection is said to tap into “that special holiday feel through a timeless color palette,” which Nicky says includes some unexpected hues.“I think with the holiday collection, people usually think jewel tones, but I really wanted to think outside the box. I wanted to include some ice blues, which is my favorite color,” she shares.

Nicky Hilton celebrating the launch of her Rebecca Vallance x Nicky Hilton Holiday Collection on Oct. 5, 2024.Photo:Jojo Korsh/BFA.com/Shutterstock

Jojo Korsh/BFA.com/Shutterstock

Nicky Hiltonis sharing the secrets to her successful marriage.On Saturday, Oct. 5, the fashion designer, 41, spoke exclusively with PEOPLE about her longtime relationship withher husband James Rothschild, whom she married in 2015, at the MyTheresa launch party for herholiday collectionwith Rebecca Vallance in Los Angeles.Nicky credits her parents,Kathy and Richard Hilton— “who’ve beenmarried for over 30 years” – for being an “amazing template” for a successful relationship.Nicky Hilton celebrates the launch of her Rebecca Vallance x Nicky Hilton Holiday Collection on Oct. 5, 2024.Jojo Korsh/BFA.com/Shutterstock"I feel like some of the advice my mom has always given me is [to] never stop having fun, never go to bed angry and just to stop and smell the roses and enjoy every moment,” Nicky says.When it comes to her and Rothschild’s marriage rules, she adds, “My husband and I, with our work, we travel a lot, but we always try … We will not leave the children alone. So we try and divvy up our work trips and make sure that we’re always present.“The couple shares three children — daughtersLily-Grace Victoria, 8, andTheodora “Teddy” Marilyn, 6, and sonChasen, 2.As for when Nicky and Rothschild, 39, have time for just the two of them, she says, “We always try and just make that special alone-time date night.“Nicky Hilton and James Rothschild at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscars After Party on March 10, 2024.Robert Smith/Patrick McMullan via GettySaturday’s star-studded event saw the attendance of Nicky’s parents, her sisterParis Hiltonand her husbandCarter Reum,Kris Jenner,Rachel Zoe,Jennifer Tilly,Kelly OsbourneandDylan Mulvaney.Speaking about her collaboration with Vallance, Nicky tells PEOPLE, “I have been a huge fan of Rebecca’s designs for many years. [I’ve] been wearing them. Me, my mom, my sister — we all love them. So to be able to collaborate with one of my favorite designers is really a dream come true. We have such a similar aesthetic, DNA, and I think you will see that in all the pieces.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.To pull together the limited-edition collection which, according tothe website, “features impeccably cut statement dresses that capture the iconic Rebecca Vallance brand codes, reimagined through Hilton’s lens,” Nicky and Vallance were in “constant contact” via Zoom and in person.“She would fly to New York, we would meet in Europe, and we really, really worked very collaboratively on this collection,” Nicky explains of their working relationship.The collection is said to tap into “that special holiday feel through a timeless color palette,” which Nicky says includes some unexpected hues.“I think with the holiday collection, people usually think jewel tones, but I really wanted to think outside the box. I wanted to include some ice blues, which is my favorite color,” she shares.

Nicky Hiltonis sharing the secrets to her successful marriage.

On Saturday, Oct. 5, the fashion designer, 41, spoke exclusively with PEOPLE about her longtime relationship withher husband James Rothschild, whom she married in 2015, at the MyTheresa launch party for herholiday collectionwith Rebecca Vallance in Los Angeles.

Nicky credits her parents,Kathy and Richard Hilton— “who’ve beenmarried for over 30 years” – for being an “amazing template” for a successful relationship.

Nicky Hilton celebrates the launch of her Rebecca Vallance x Nicky Hilton Holiday Collection on Oct. 5, 2024.Jojo Korsh/BFA.com/Shutterstock

“I feel like some of the advice my mom has always given me is [to] never stop having fun, never go to bed angry and just to stop and smell the roses and enjoy every moment,” Nicky says.

When it comes to her and Rothschild’s marriage rules, she adds, “My husband and I, with our work, we travel a lot, but we always try … We will not leave the children alone. So we try and divvy up our work trips and make sure that we’re always present.”

The couple shares three children — daughtersLily-Grace Victoria, 8, andTheodora “Teddy” Marilyn, 6, and sonChasen, 2.

As for when Nicky and Rothschild, 39, have time for just the two of them, she says, “We always try and just make that special alone-time date night.”

Nicky Hilton and James Rothschild at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscars After Party on March 10, 2024.Robert Smith/Patrick McMullan via Getty

Robert Smith/Patrick McMullan via Getty

Saturday’s star-studded event saw the attendance of Nicky’s parents, her sisterParis Hiltonand her husbandCarter Reum,Kris Jenner,Rachel Zoe,Jennifer Tilly,Kelly OsbourneandDylan Mulvaney.

Speaking about her collaboration with Vallance, Nicky tells PEOPLE, “I have been a huge fan of Rebecca’s designs for many years. [I’ve] been wearing them. Me, my mom, my sister — we all love them. So to be able to collaborate with one of my favorite designers is really a dream come true. We have such a similar aesthetic, DNA, and I think you will see that in all the pieces.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

To pull together the limited-edition collection which, according tothe website, “features impeccably cut statement dresses that capture the iconic Rebecca Vallance brand codes, reimagined through Hilton’s lens,” Nicky and Vallance were in “constant contact” via Zoom and in person.

“She would fly to New York, we would meet in Europe, and we really, really worked very collaboratively on this collection,” Nicky explains of their working relationship.

The collection is said to tap into “that special holiday feel through a timeless color palette,” which Nicky says includes some unexpected hues.

“I think with the holiday collection, people usually think jewel tones, but I really wanted to think outside the box. I wanted to include some ice blues, which is my favorite color,” she shares.

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