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No one has more zest for life than Sex And The City’s Mikhail Baryshnikov cutting shapes down a runway-Mel Evans-Entertainment – Metro
What a runway!
Let’s all take a leaf out of Mikhail’s book (Picture: Getty)
Here’s a helpful tip: Live every day like you’re you’re Mikhail Baryshnikov walking down a runway.
The famed ballet dancer, who played Aleksandr Petrovsky in Sex And The City, gave the most seasoned models a run(way) for their money as he took a spin down the Vogue World catwalk on Monday evening.
In the show, which featured the ‘coolest labels and must-have items from the fall collection’, Mikhail was joined by Serena Williams in Balenciaga, Erykah Badu and Kendall Jenner for the upbeat show which served as a light antidote to the usual serious displays we’ve become accustomed to in fashion week.
Mikhail turned the catwalk into a dancefloor as he cut some wild shapes, wearing a white button-up, black trousers, white sneakers and a classic, camel trenchcoat.
Looking like an extra from the set of MJ’s Thriller, he stomped for a few steps, his arms held out to his sides, before he stepped to the beat and began to strut.
The star grabbed the lengths of his trench and began swishing them around in a jubilant display that would melt the coldest of hearts.
These are some shapes (Picture: JP Yim/Getty Images for Vogue)
We needs words about this trench (Picture: Sean Zanni/Getty Images for Vogue)
An ethereal Serena Williams opened the show (Picture: Getty Images)
It’s an understatement to say we were profoundly moved by his appearance, with Gala Darling writing on Instagram: ‘OMW [on my way] to be fashion roadkill ✌🏼️,’ referencing an iconic line from Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw.
Bringing in a load of classic SATC quotes, one asked ‘are you comic?’ as another chimed in: ‘On his way to another art installation at 3am.’
Can we talk about Helena and this dress? (Picture: JP Yim/Getty Images for Vogue)
Precious Lee *rocked* this gown (Picture: Getty Images)
Erykah Badu also made an stunningly iconic appearance (Picture: GC Images)
With OG supermodel Helena Christensen taking a turn down the cobbles in a striking gold gown and black boots, Shalom Harlow led the likes of Irina Shayk, Bella and Gigi Hadid, Karlie Kloss and Emily Ratajkowski, who all donned gorgeous ensembles as Madonna’s Vogue played.
Fitting.
There was also Amber Valetta, Lara Stone, Adut Akech, Precious Lee and Karen Elson to delight those in the Frow and beyond.
And because there seemingly weren’t enough stars converging on the Meatpacking District for the event, Lil Nas X got up from his front-row seat for a live rendition of Industry Baby.
Fans were delighted to spot Mikhail, after the former dancer didn’t return to the SATC franchise for the series, And Just Like That (which is coming back for a second series).
Mikhail appeared in the final season of the original series (Picture: AP)
This was of some comfort for his daughter Anna Baryshnikov, who shared her relief her father wasn’t reprising his role of the divisive artiste.
She previously told Vanity Fair: ‘I think his character really went out when he was supposed to go out, and every time I get to that season, I’m like, Oh, God. I just have to skip this bit.
‘So I’m personally glad that I’m able to watch the reboot without having to close my eyes at any part. Do you want your parent on a show that’s called Sex and the City? It’s weird.
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‘When I was a kid, I remember seeing one of Samantha’s scenes, and it was one of the first sex scenes that I had ever heard or seen. And I just remember and noted that people yodel a lot in those moments! I’m a huge fan of the show, and he had such a good time doing it. I bug him for stories all the time.’
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