On April 17 fashion icon and British national treasure Victoria Beckham celebrates turning 50.
Though the former Spice Girl has been a sartorial muse since stepping onto the scene in her 90s girl band heyday (the possibility of forgetting hers and David's matching moments is near impossible), she cemented her status as a key figure in the fashion after starting her eponymous fashion line in 2008. Though A-list icons from Sydney Sweeney to Julia Roberts and Meghan Markle is quite the testament to prove her success as a designer, nothing quite says 'I've made it' than having a regular spot to present season collections during Paris Fashion Week twice per year.
“I want to evolve each season. I never want to be one of those brands where people know what they’re going to see, she said in an interview in 2015, "I always want an element of surprise. One thing I never want to do is copy what anybody else is doing. I have a signature, and it’s very important to me to stay true to that.”
The word 'signature' also rings true in terms of her personal fashion agenda. Form-fitting maxi dresses, two-piece suits tailored to perfection (notably in white) and her beloved pantaboots (the tights/leggings with built-shoes that we still can't quite get our heads around) - if she had a separate wardrobe for her go-to 'fits (maybe she does, who knows?) these items would be fundamental.
In honour of the style mogul's half a century, Hello! Fashion takes a look back at 50 of her most iconic outfits of all time...
© GettyJacquemus' 'Le Chouchou' show, 2023
VB stunned in a whimsical peachy asymmetrical dress complete with denim pantaboots and a clutch bag from her eponymous brand.
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Winter dopamine dressing at its finest. She schooled us in wearing bright purple, pairing it with green-ish trousers and a grey blazer.
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Though VB has a reputation for not smiling, she has perfected bringing joy through her colour-clashing 'fits. She opted for a slinky green dress with red sock boots in 2022.
© GettySaint Laurent F/W show, 2022
In perhaps her boldest look to date, VB wore striking red leather pants with a contrasting sheer purple top.
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Perfecting winter chic, she oozed off duty glam in a black short-length coat and black pantaboots.
© GettyAnnabel's Fashion & Film Party, 2020
Giving her signature white suit a regencycore makeover, she added a stunning statement ruffle blouse with a contrasting black corsage.
© Dave BenettGQ Men of The Year, 2019
Nobody does a white suit like VB. The black buttons on her blazer took it to new levels of chic.
© GettyThe Scott's Mayfair terrace unveiling, 2018
She nailed spring colour blocking in red trousers, a blue shirt and a red and white scarf belt.
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Slogan tees have become a part of her personality and we couldn't love it more.
© GettyStreet style, 2015
In another top-notch street style moment, VB wore shocking red trousers with a grey tartan jacket.
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In the perfect example of less is sometimes more, she stunned at the MET Gala 2014 in a strapless, fitted white dress.
© GettyFashion Awards, 2014
For the 2014 Fashion Awards, she wore a black crew neck jumper and a white pleated skirt.
© GettyThe Vanity Fair Oscars Party, 2012
VB wore the perfect figure-hugging gown in 2012.
© GettyElton John AIDS Foundation Oscars Party, 2010
VB debuted one of her own designs at Elton John's 2010 Oscars after party.
© GettyElton John AIDS Foundation Oscar party, 2009
She oozed sophistication in a black fitted ball gown with shoulder pads.
© GettyMET Gala, 2009
She made the case for polka dots on the red carpet at the 2009 MET gala.
© GettyThe Return of Spice Girls World Tour, 2008
A truly unforgettable stage look. She wore bronze skin-tight wet-look two-piece.
© GettyVictoria Beckham dVb denim launch, 2008
Her back waistcoat and shirt combo was giving waitress chic...
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She opted for a sheer lace white maxi at the MET Gala in 2008.
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That leather waistbelt was a seriously unforgettable accessory...
© GettyMarc Jacobs' Olympus New York Fashion Week after-party, 2007
In a look that cool-girl brides in 2024 would love, VB wore a corseted white mini dress.
© GettyShopping in Knightsbridge, 2007
She nailed street style chic in an asymmetrical cardigan with knee-high boots.
© GettyVenice Film Festival, 2006
VB wore a stunning sheer cocktail dress to the Venice Film Festival.
© GettyWAG street style, 2006
Heading to Cologne for England vs Sweden in 2006, VB wore a navy waistcoat with denim hotpants.
© GettyMET Gala, 2006
She stunned in a red strapless A-line dress paired with dazzling jewellery.
© GettyKatie Holmes and Tom Cruise wedding celebrations, 2006
VB wore a Valentino mini dress from its Spring 2007 collection.
© GettyKatie Holmes and Tom Cruise's wedding celebrations, 2006
Another outfit for the Cruise wedding was a black dress with a statement bow and an oversized hat.
© GettyBambi Awards, 2006
VB posed with Karl Lagerfeld wearing a Roberto Cavalli satin brocade Dress.
© GettyLaureus World Sports Awards, 2005
At a sports event in Portugal, Victoria dazzled in a lime green Elie Saab dress.
© GettyThe David Beckham Academy launch party, 2005
She oozed summer glam in a white maxi skirt adorned with flowers, paired with a green corset-style top.
© Getty19 Management Party, 2004
She opted for a corset-style strapless mini with a floaty satin skirt.
© GettyMTV Movie Awards, 2003
She made the case for the lace-up corset dress in a satin white Dolce & Gabbana number.
© GettyRoca Wear launch, 2003
Nailing Y2K high-low dressing, VB wore a satin bomber jacket with jeans and white heels.
© GettyDamon Dash party, 2003
Victoria wore a zebra-print Dolce & Gabbana dress with contrasting turquoise shoes.
© Getty ImagesDavid's OBE ceremony, 2003
For David's OBE ceremony VB wore a lace midi dress with a matching longline jacket.
© GettyThe MET Gala, 2003
For the MET Gala themed Goddess: The Classical Mode, VB dazzled in a Dolce & Gabbana mini dress.
© GettyDior Dance for Life, 2002
In typical 2000s It-girl style, Victoria wore a plain white strappy vest top paired with low-rise jeans and a brown belt.
© GettyParty In The Park, 2001
A truly unforgettable look. VB went through a bandana era in the early 2000s.
© GettyThe Red Cube club, 2000
A clubbing outfit for the ages. Who didn't own a micro mini skirt and sheer shirt in 2000?
© GettyVH1 Fashion Awards, 2000
VB stunned in a contrasting pink and orange satin slip dress.
© GettyElle Style Awards, 2000
She wore an ethereal pink lace mini dress to the Elle Style Awards.
© GettyParty in the Park, 2000
She wore a daring cut-out top with low-rise jeans to Party in the Park 2000.
© GettyBritish Fashion Awards, 2000
She wore an asymmetrical blue and red dress by Julien Macdonald.
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Nailing the metallic trend before 2023's biggest influencers, VB wore a strapless silver top and matching trousers to the 2000s Brit Awards.
© GettyThe 'Versace Club' Gala Party, 1999
One of their most iconic matching looks of all time, VB and David wore head-to-toe leather Gucci... to a Versace dinner...
© GettyMTV Music Awards, 1997
Victoria wore a croc-print metallic mini to the MTV Awards.
© GettyJade Jagger jewellery launch, 1999
Though Becks' bandana was the talk of the town, VB stunned in a metallic vest and cow-print shoes.
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Victoria opted for black and yellow stripes at the 1998 Brit Awards.
© GettyPerforming in 1998
VB wore a 70s-esque patch work top and green trousers.
© GettySpice World Premiere, 1996
VB and the Spice Girls wore matching pearly white suits to the Spice World Premiere.
