Barry Manilow Closes the Michael Kors Show… In Style

In one of the most unexpected runway surprises of all time, Michael Kors’ ’70s-inspired disco show at February’s New York Fashion Week ended with an impromptu performance of “Copacabana” against a fabulous gold backdop by none other than Barry Manilow.  Sometimes the universe sends us a blessing we didn’t know we needed.

After a collection featuring Studio 54-inspired disco glamour, the legend hit the runway in a bedazzled orange jacket as he performed his classic dance hit alongside Bella Hadid and Fran Summers.  It was ridiculously fun.  It was incredible. We don’t know 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.

But what was HE wearing?  Manilow glowed in 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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