Starry launch for Sex and The City

3:03pm Tuesday 13th May 2008

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Sex And The City's New York style icons came to London for the world premiere of a movie charting the characters' lives four years on.

The crowd was almost as excited about the leading ladies' outfits as they were about the plot and there were no disappointments on the red carpet at the Odeon Leicester Square, which had been sprinkled with sparkles for the occasion.

First to arrive was Sarah Jessica Parker, wearing a pale green dress by Alexander McQueen, with her shoes and bag by the same designer.

Asked why the premiere was in London and not New York, where the series is set, she said: "We decided to have it here and we're delighted to be here."

Cattrall was the second to arrive, wearing a red off-the-shoulder knee-length dress with a faint stripe by Vivienne Westwood. She said she was delighted to be in London.

"In the four years since the series ended, I have been spending a lot of time with friends and family in Britain and working here. I even have an Oyster card."

Cynthia Nixon, who plays lawyer Miranda Hobbes, arrived wearing a floor-length low-cut pleated black Calvin Klein dress. She spoke to fans, but carefully avoided the media.

Kristin Davis, who plays art dealer Charlotte York Goldenblatt, was the last of the foursome to arrive, wearing a cherry-red vintage sleeveless dress and cream peep-toe heels. She was also diplomatic when asked why the world premiere was being held in London.

Also at the premiere was the show's stylist, Pat Field, who is credited with making it such a fashion success.

The film is released in the UK on May 28.

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