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Victoria Beckham’s Triumph Over Fashion Industry Elitism

Victoria Beckham, a former Spice Girl, has made an impressive transition from being just a pop star to becoming a well-known fashion designer. Despite her remarkable accomplishments, the fashion industry had initially snubbed her, criticising her lack of formal training and early collections. However, Beckham persevered, and over the years, her brand has evolved into a global fashion empire, with fans including A-list celebrities, industry insiders, and fashion enthusiasts alike. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at how Victoria Beckham got the last laugh on fashion industry snobs, and how she became one of the most respected designers in the industry today.


After 13 years of losses, Victoria Beckham’s fashion business has finally shown a profit. The business has borrowed £30 million from other parts of the Beckham empire over the years, with revenues up by a huge 42 percent to £58 million. The key to the eventual success has been in Victoria Beckham’s diversification into accessories and the runaway success of her make-up range. The Frame Buckle belt, priced at £190, and the distinctive Shield sunglasses, from £300, modelled by Mrs Beckham at every opportunity, have helped her beat fashion’s toughest critics. Her chain strap pouch handbag, priced from £650, has become a ‘hero’ item and continues to sell out with a waiting list. As a result of Victoria’s undoubted tenacity, the brand is on the up, and NEO investment partners pumped £30 million into Victoria Beckham back in 2017. Its boss, David Belhassen, now says he expects the business will achieve “more than” £100 million in revenue over “the next couple of years,” with half of that coming from the beauty and skincare business which was launched in September 2019.

Victoria Beckham, who is not a trained fashion designer, started to dabble in fashion in 2006, lending her name to a range of jeans by Rock And Republic, and bringing out a budget fragrance. At the time, Victoria was in full WAG flow, with long, highlighted extensions, a marmite tan, and giant breast implants. The fashion industry seen her as a ‘trend killer,’ and after launching her brand in 2009, her first collection appeared to some to be derivative of Roland Mouret’s sleek outlines. However, she was able to launch her fashion label without outside investment, and her unique sense of wearing what she is doing began to sell her designs.

Victoria’s champions included fashion designer Marc Jacobs and the late ‘Kaiser’ Karl Lagerfeld. However, others resisted the Beckham charm, and she contended with supercilious behaviour from supermodel Kate Moss and her close friend Stella McCartney. In 2011, at the British Fashion Awards, Kate Moss initially declined to pose for a picture inside the event with Victoria. She only agreed after designer Marc Jacobs intervened.

In summary, Victoria Beckham’s fashion business has finally turned a corner after years of borrowing funds from the Beckham empire. With Victoria’s tenacity and diversification into accessories and make-up, the brand is now showing a profit with an expected revenue of over £100 million in the next two years. Despite initial resistance from the fashion industry and some of its fiercest critics, Victoria has managed to establish her brand and has been championed by some top designers like Marc Jacobs and the late Karl Lagerfeld.


In conclusion, Victoria Beckham has truly proven herself as a force to be reckoned with in the fashion industry. Despite the constant criticism and skepticism thrown her way by industry snobs, she has remained steadfast in her pursuit of success and has emerged triumphant with her eponymous label. Not only is she a successful designer, but she has also become a symbol of empowerment to women around the world, showing that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. Victoria Beckham’s story is a true inspiration and a shining example of what can be achieved when you don’t give up on your dreams. So let this be a lesson to us all: never let anyone tell you that you can’t do something. With a little bit of perseverance and a lot of self-belief, you can achieve anything.

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