David and Victoria Beckham Are Fashion’s First Couple
David and Victoria Beckham Are Fashion’s First Couple
Few relationships have had the cultural impact of David and Victoria Beckham’s. The couple who celebrates their 20th wedding anniversary this week has been a media sensation since they started dating back in 1997. Nicknamed Posh and Becks by the British media their union set the standard for tabloid interest and celebrity style. Long before breaking the internet was even possible newspapers and magazines documented every haircut, outfit, and freshly inked tattoo of the former Spice Girl and her soccer star husband.
Constants within the capricious world of fame The Beckhams are still two of the most photographed people on earth. Their endeavors in design, philanthropy, and business have elevated them to icon status, and public interest has only increased. Through each reinvention they’ve upgraded their wardrobes accordingly dressing in sync while retaining their individuality. Both are admitted clotheshorses, but rather than jumping on trends the couple dresses to reflect their respective roles; in the early days that meant chainmail tops for Victoria who was still in the midst of her pop star period and bold headscarves for David, whose hair changes were as scrutinized as his on field performance.
Two decades later and their style has matured. Victoria is the best ambassador for her namesake label and regularly takes its minimalist pieces off the runway and direct to the streets. David sports the best in menswear with a flair few can match his three-piece suits and tailored tuxes carrying him from the red carpet to the boardroom with ease. The global phenomenon that is brand Beckham feels unstoppable, and a look back through their fashion high points illustrates precisely why it’s stood the test of time.
Originally Appeared on Vogue
