Topping the year’s worst dressed list hasn’t made Paris Hilton any less of a fashion plate. The socialite and reality TV star became a model – and the main attraction of Rio’s fashion week – as she strolled the catwalk for local designer Colcci.She also delayed the show for an hour to cope with hair problems.

“This is my first time in Brazil, in Rio for the fashion show. I’m so exited, the show is amazing,” Hilton, who opened and closed the designer’s show, told AP Television News.

With most top models staying away from this season’s Fashion Rio – the weeklong fashion event ending Saturday – Hilton was the closest thing the event had to a star.

Hilton’s visit was talked up in the local press all week and she was mobbed after the show by reporters and fans.

After the show, Hilton headed straight for the airport, but told fans not to fear: “I plan to come back for Carnival.”