Paris Hilton has prompted rumours she has converted to Madonna's Kabbalah faith.

The socialite stepped out wearing the red string Kabbalah bracelet at New York Fashion week yesterday.

According to Kabbalah texts, the bracelets protect wearers from negative forces and the 'evil eye.'

Paris wears a red bracelet at the front frow during William Rast's fashion show

If Paris is studying the ancient Jewish teachings, she won't be the first - other star followers include Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher.