Zoolander 2: Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson stun public as they pose in Valentino shop window | London Evening Standard

Zoolander 2: Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson stun public as they pose in Valentino shop windowThe comedy duo put their modelling to the test as they shocked shoppers in Rome

Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson put their modelling prowess to the test as they posed as mannequins in a designer shop window in Rome to promote Zoolander 2.

The comedy duo channelled their onscreen alter ego’s in the windows of Valentino for the promotional stunt.

Stiller – who plays Derek Zoolander – donned a butterfly printed suit while Wilson – who plays Hansel McDonald – wore a beanie hat, a yellow jacket and beige trousers.

Stiller pulled his best Blue Steel as he posed in a pair of aviators and blew kisses to the crowd.

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Wilson struck a series of comical martial arts poses as he entertained passers-by.

Crowds swarmed the windows in an attempt to photograph the pair after Stiller informed fans of the stunt on Twitter.

He posted: “Hey #Rome I hear Derek #Zoolander and Hansel are modeling at #Valentino store window in a little while.”

The pair have taken part in several stunts to promote the hotly anticipated sequel.

Blue Steel: Ben Stiller strikes a pose in the window of Valentino GettyErnesto Ruscio/Getty

They announced news of a second film by walking the Valentino catwalk at Paris Fashion Week in March last year, and Stiller worked his best Blue Steel for a FIAT commercial.

The film will see Will Ferrell reprise his role as Mugatu while stars including Penelope Cruz, Kristen Wiig, Billy Zane and Justin Bieber also make an appearance.

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Zoolander 2 is set for UK cinema release on February 12.