Nobody asked for a live Barry Manilow performance of "Copacabana" at New York Fashion Week, but sometimes the universe sends us a blessing we didn't know we needed.
On the final day of Fall 2019 shows at NYFW, Manilow unexpectedly showed up on the Michael Kors runway to snatch wigs, take names, and sing your Aunt Carol's favorite drunk karaoke song. And it was incredible.
After a collection featuring Studio 54-inspired disco glamour, Barry joined Bella Hadid and Fran Summers to dance and sing "Copacabana" against a flashy gold backdrop. It's unclear how fashion shows have ever ended before this. In fact, every runway from here on out should end with a live Manilow performance. Designers, please take note.
Because you asked, Manilow wore an orange jacket bedazzled in rainbow jewels for his big NYFW runway debut. Likely a custom Michael Kors Collection design, the look was the cherry on top of a glitzy collection.
Was the vision of Barry performing "Copacabana" at a New York Fashion Week show completely ridiculous? Of course. But if designers are going to resort to runway gimmicks to get our attention, please let more of them spark as much joy as a surprise Barry Manilow performance. Now please excuse me while I go listen to "Copacabana" for the rest of the day.
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