David and Victoria Beckham are the definition of “it couple.” Ever since the pair first linked in 1997, their relationship has been the talk of the tabloids.
In his new Netflix docuseries, “Beckham,” the soccer legend reveals that it was love at first sight for him and Posh Spice. “I just fancied her,” he explained. “There’s no other way to put it.”
Even before Victoria became a celebrated designer, she and her husband were fashion fixtures, setting trends and attending red carpets around the globe. Below, WWD charts the couple’s style history.
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David and Victoria Beckham, 1998
Image Credit: PA Images via Getty Images After meeting a year prior, Victoria and David announced their engagement, with the Spice Girl opting for a fur-trimmed leather jacket and black turtleneck. David matched his then-fiancée in an all-black ensemble. He proposed to Victoria with a three-carat marquise-cut diamond set in yellow gold. This would be the first of 15 engagement rings David gifted to his wife throughout the course of their marriage.
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David and Victoria Beckham, 1999
Image Credit: PA Images via Getty Images A visibly pregnant Victoria wears a black boatneck midi dress with open-toe leopard print pumps to a production of Aida, which features music by her close friend, Elton John. David sported a brown leather jacket over a white button-up and black pants. John is now the godfather of the couple’s first son, Brooklyn, who was born later that year.
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David and Victoria Beckham, 1999
Image Credit: UK Press via Getty Images They coordinate in head-to-toe leather looks by Gucci at a Versace party in London. Both looks consist of black motorcycle jackets and matching straight-leg trousers. Victoria debuted a spiky pixie cut, while David’s bleach blond crop featured sleek fringe.
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David and Victoria Beckham, 2000
Image Credit: UK Press via Getty Images While attending a charity screening of the 1987 film “Withnail and I,” David channeled “The Matrix” in a patent leather trench, while Victoria wore a brown velvet set featuring a strapless bodice and matching pants, along with zebra print booties.
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David and Victoria Beckham, 2001
Image Credit: WireImage Posh and Becks color coordinate yet again at the NRJ Music Awards. Victoria epitomizes Y2K style in a halter neck crop top and low-rise flares. David, debuting a shaved head, wears a paisley print blouse and velvet trousers accessorized with a large cross pendant.
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David and Victoria Beckham, 2003
Image Credit: WireImage The Beckhams were a vision in white at the 2003 MTV Movie Awards, with Victoria wearing a corset gown with crystallized trim and metallic heels. David matched his beloved in a sleek white suit paired with distressed brown boots and layered diamond chains.
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David and Victoria Beckham, 2008
Image Credit: Getty Images Victoria, already a Met Gala veteran, escorted David during his first appearance at the legendary shindig. The couple wore Armani, with Victoria opting for a vintage beaded wrap coat featuring dramatic shoulders. David put on a dapper display in a classic tux.
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David and Victoria Beckham, 2008
Image Credit: Patrick McMullan via Getty Image Victoria attended the ESPY Awards donning her signature late noughties look: large sunglasses and a voluminous updo. Wearing a pastel yellow shift by Roland Mouret, the fashion mogul accessorized with patent leather pumps. Her date, David, wore a black suit and tie.
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David and Victoria Beckham, 2011
Image Credit: Getty Images Victoria, who was then pregnant with her daughter, Harper, put a regal spin on maternity fashion. For the Prince and Princess of Wales’ nuptials, she paired a navy A-line dress from her own brand with sky-high platform stilettos and a satin fascinator, while David opted for a Ralph Lauren ensemble featuring a knee-length suit jacket.
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David and Victoria Beckham, 2012
Image Credit: Getty Images for Vanity Fair David suited up in Christian Dior for Vanity Fair’s annual Oscar party, with Victoria donning a strapless bandage dress from her eponymous label. The former Spice Girl accessorized her taupe frock with a black leather belt and an emerald cocktail ring.
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David and Victoria Beckham, 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images Another year, another royal wedding for the Beckhams. While attending Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s lavish ceremony, Victoria opted for another navy design from her own label, this time, a cape mididress with a mermaid skirt. Her trendy topper featured mesh veil. Bright orange pumps added a pop of color to her ensemble. David sported a Dior Homme suit with tails over a grey double-breasted vest.
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David and Victoria Beckham, 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images Victoria suited up alongside her husband for the couple’s appearance at GQ’s Men of the Year Awards. Wearing a white double-breasted suit with wide leg trousers from her own collection, the designer accessorized with black pumps. David, who received the Editor’s Special Award, sported a sleek tux.
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David and Victoria Beckham, 2023
Image Credit: WireImage Walking the navy carpet for the premiere of David’s new docuseries, “Beckham,” the soccer star donned a black suit over a white dress shirt and tie. Victoria wore a white tuxedo-inspired design from her eponymous label, pairing it with colorblock pumps and a black box clutch.