Victoria Beckham

Homage to Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham’s SS12 collection was first unveiled at NYFW in September last year. With an urban sports luxe edge, it showcased a collection of colour blocking, expertly cut body cons adored by the A-list, and a mix of bright pop colours and a soft palette of greys and lavender. Featuring short shift dresses, satin coats and even a flat sandal (which was a surprise as Victoria is rarely seen in anything other than heels), the collection received glowing reviews, seeing Beckham finally become accepted by the Fashion elite after several failed attempts. Celebrities spotted wearing the collection so far include Sonam Kapoor and Sandra Bullock. Victoria Beckham may be an ex Spice Girl and WAG, but she demands admiration for her perseverance to make it into the industry, despite harsh criticism. “I’m very aware of people’s preconceptions,” Beckham said earlier this month in a question-and-answer session at WWD’s Apparel and Retail CEO Summit in New York. “But the product spoke for itself…. When I was starting out I remember Marc Jacobs saying, ‘As long as the quality is great, then people can say it’s not their personal taste, but they can’t say that it's rubbish.’” Victoria Beckham also recently beat Stella McCartney, Tom Ford and Burberry to win Designer Brand of the Year at the 2011 British Fashion Awards, solidifying her place within the fashion establishment. Beckham’s production statistics also speak for themselves; for her first collection, she produced 400 dresses and had nine retail partners internationally. Now Beckham makes 5,000 pieces to be sold in over 300 stores worldwide. Her designs have also been compared to Roland Mouret's lauded sheath dresses and to Dolce & Gabbana. There is no doubt that Victoria Beckham has now succeeded in the fashion world... Watch out Karl Lagerfeld!

C. Poppy Nowicka