Victoria Beckham, the renowned fashion designer and former pop star, recently addressed the topic of her daughter Harper Beckham’s potential to don one of her iconic Spice Girls outfits. During a conversation at the Time100 Summit held in New York City, the 51-year-old reflected on her daughter’s burgeoning interest in fashion and beauty, while also establishing clear boundaries regarding what she’s allowed to wear at her current age of 14.
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Harper, who shares the spotlight as the daughter of Victoria and her husband David Beckham, has shown a keen enthusiasm for fashion. Victoria notes, “She loves fashion. She loves beauty. And I’m pretty sure she would love to get her hands on those Spice Girls costumes.” While Harper’s admiration for her mother’s past performances and fashion choices is evident, there is one particular outfit she won’t be allowed to wear just yet—the famous PVC catsuit that Victoria once donned in the 1996 “Say You’ll Be There” music video. Victoria stated, “Not the PVC catsuit just yet. She’s 14, okay? So we’re going to wait for that.”
The conversation at the Time100 Summit provided Victoria an opportunity to delve into her successful luxury fashion label, which has gained a reputation for its standout designs since its inception. As she shared her vision for the future of the brand, the audience learned more about Victoria’s commitment to empowering women through her fashion and beauty endeavours.
Reflecting on her work, Victoria mentioned that her career as a pop star with the Spice Girls remains an influence on her approach to business today. “The Spice Girls were about girl power, and for me, my north star is empowering women,” she asserted. This notion links her past as a music icon with her current role as a business mogul, where she aims to make women feel confident and beautiful.
In addition to her fashion label, Victoria has cultivated a new venture with Victoria Beckham Beauty, launched in 2019. In this context, she acknowledged that Harper has taken an active interest in her beauty products. “I mean, she’s been sitting on my lap through product development meetings since she was a baby,” Victoria shared, emphasising the close bond built through shared experiences in the beauty industry. Harper occasionally makes appearances on her mother’s social media, showing her enthusiasm for various product launches.
As a mother of four, including three sons—Brooklyn, Romeo, and Cruz Beckham—Victoria values her children’s opinions in her business efforts. “It’s really important to me to get to know my customer,” she explained, explaining how she engages with her clientele to ensure her creations resonate with them. She expressed a deep commitment to customer satisfaction, mentioning her enjoyment of in-store events and personal interactions where she invites feedback from her customers.
Victoria Beckham’s multifaceted career showcases how her journey has evolved from pop stardom to a leading figure in fashion and beauty, yet retaining a central ethos of empowerment. With aspirations for her daughter’s understanding of her work and its impact, it remains to be seen how Harper will navigate her own inclinations within this world. As a teenager deeply immersed in her mother’s legacy, Harper certainly has an inspiring foundation to build upon.
Although Harper may have to wait a little longer before slipping into the iconic catsuit, the world eagerly anticipates how she will carve her own path within the realms of fashion and beauty—next to a mother who has clearly set a strong example.