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10 VICTORIA BECKHAM Her had work and creativity has played a part in her success and she is now known for her clothing line and not only a footballer’s wife. during the shows according to research by The Whispr Group. Writing in The Independent in February 2014, Alexander Fury described how Victoria Beckham had made the transition from novelty to respected designer, citing her recent guest editorship Profile of French Vogue and forthcoming participation in a Born: April 17, 1974 (age 41), Harlow, United Kingdom Spouse: David Beckham (m. 1999) Children: Harper Seven Beckham, Brooklyn Joseph Beckham, Romeo James Beckham, Cruz David Beckham Siblings: Louise Adams, Christian Adams Parents: Anthony Adams, Jackie Adams Music group: Spice Girls (1994 – 2012) panel discussion with the dean of Parsons design Launch of fashion label Her daughter has already topped every best dressed list around and she is a world renowned designer with her star in the ascendant. So it makes perfect sense that Victoria Beckham wants to launch a children's clothing range. The mother-of-four, who has made no secret of her plans to build an empire, told Vogue: 'At some point I would love to do that, but having kids there's so much to do. Beckham's eponymous label was launched in September 2008 in a low-key presentation. By 2011, it had grown into a fixture of New York Fashion Week and a lower-priced Victoria by Victoria Beckham label was introduced. In the first quarter of 2011-12, it was pre- A singer, model and now a fashion designer who’s married to one of the sexiest man alive and mother of four kids, Victoria Beckham is now a respected fashion designer. I never really imagined her becoming a fashion designer whose clothing line would be respected by celebrities, Victoria Beckham has made her label a great brand that is respected and loved by people who love fashion. dicted to generate annual sales of more than £60 mil- school in New York. The article concluded that the brand's sales were down to the appeal of the designs themselves, not the celebrity association. “Victoria Beckham: 'I'd love to design a children's clothing line' (so will Harper model it?)” lion. Known initially for its dresses, the range has expanded into separates and luxury handbags selling at up to £18,000. Alongside the main fashion line and diffusion range, the Victoria Beckham brand still includes separate denim, eyeware and fragrance lines. In November 2011, Victoria Beckham won Designer Brand of the Year at the British Fashion Awards. In September 2012, Victoria Beckham was the most talked about designer on Twitter during New York Fashion Week, also acquiring 57,000 new followers 'Working and having four kids is tough, but I will get there. There's a lot of things to do but if you organise yourself in the right way you can get it all done.'