THE Sex and the City stars lit up London's Leicester Square for the world premiere of the cinematic sequel to their New York adventures, delighting fans with glamorous, and sometimes quirky, outfits that helped make the show an international hit.

Sarah Jessica Parker, who plays columnist Carrie Bradshaw, stole the show with her soaring Philip Treacy hat. She was joined by co-stars Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis, known on screen as Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte. They were eager to gloss over the reported problems that delayed the film's production, and chat instead of the boost the series has given their careers.

In the photograph: (from L to R) Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Kim Catrall and Sarah Jessica Parker at the Sex and the city movie premier.

Photograph: AP