Beckham’s Best Looks

When a fresh-faced Beckham first emerged as a free-kick scoring wunderkind, he simultaneously did so in a way that changed football’s relationship with style altogther. The archetypal pretty-boy with an a-lister on his arm, Every style-conscious man instantly wanted to be him.

Retro sportswear is having a red-hot moment right now, with everything from baggy drill tops to chunky skate shoes finding their way back into the fold. Becks, throughout much of his career, laid out the DNA for the looks streetwear kids try so hard to emulate today.

Post-retirement, Becks’ adoption of a more pared back take on classic British style instantly saw him take on the mantle of a dad-style icon. This manifested itself in his own brand, Kent & Curwen, which combines a preppy, old-school vibe with modern, premium tailoring.

Beckham has of course also used his reputation to cement himself as a muse of high-fashion heavyweights, most famously debuting Kim Jones’ first Dior menswear collection at the Sussex’s wedding. He’s long been a fashion week mainstay, however.