London's decadent 'Sex and the City' party. But where's the NYC beef?

At last night's "Sex and the City: The Movie" London premiere, director/writer Michael Patrick King welcomed everyone and introduced the stars, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon and Mario Cantone, who plays Charlotte's gay pal in the film. Parker spoke, thanking everyone and said how much she loved London and was sooo excited to be there.

Afterward, the enthusiastic audience (700 to 1,000 of the premiere guests) headed to the post party at the Old Billingsgate, a prestigious party space in the city's heart, right on the Thames, overlooking London Bridge.

Far from a posh affair, the party was surprisingly decadent.

There were half-naked acrobats and gyrating dancers, the Sugababes (think Spice Girls) performed. Party Décor included the prerequisite disco glitter balls, candles, sparklers, pink neon lights and chandeliers.

Did I mention the mock Chippendale guys? They were there to greet the guests outside and inside. Still, one can't help but get the impression that British beefcake isn't quite up to USDA standards.

Where's the six-pack on that chap to the right of Kristin Davis (see photo above)? He looks like he just took a break from studying at Oxford, not toning up his abs at the local London gymnasium. Hit the weights, not the books, young man!

There were also New York and fashion-themed food boutiques, such as Little Italy, a Fusion Bar, the Catwalk Bar and Grill, the Bling Bling miniature dessert bar serving up donuts, cookies and ice cream. On the drinks menu: the Carrie Cosmopolitan, Samantha Seduction, Charlotte Sweet Pineapple Martini, Miranda Raspberry Bramble and the Mr. Big Dark and Stormy.

It was impossible to find the film's stars, who were cordoned off in the VIP area, aka, the celebrity petting zoo. We did bump into Mario Cantone, who bubbled about the movie, "This is crazy,  like nothing I've ever seen. The fashion was incredible! I think there's more to come. I'd say there will definitely be another movie!"

From your lips to the box office gods!

BTW, guests told me that there's no downer moment in the film.  In other words, absolutely no need to wear funereal black, no matter what the rumors are.  And that's all I'm gonna say.

Photos: WireImage

Reporting: Sal Morgan

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