17 years of David and Victoria Beckham fashion: The good, the bad and the totally insane

by Souzan Michael July 4, 2016

A photo posted by Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham) on Apr 17, 2016 at 2:47pm PDT

Our neighbours just south of the border may be celebrating the 4th of July today, but across the pond, an equally-as-important event is taking place—the 17th wedding anniversary of the original royal couple, David and Victoria Beckham. Perhaps more than any other celebrity couple, the Beckhams have provided us with years and years of memorable red carpet moments, and for that we are eternally grateful. The couples of today are undoubtedly lucky to have years of David and Victoria Beckham fashion moments to learn from.

David and Victoria Beckham’s fashion moments may be consistently on point these days, but this was not always the case. Back in the day, their style choices ranged from terrifying to mystifying and sometimes downright bleak. Whether their hair was bleached and meticulously gelled, or they were decked out in questionable fabrics, what remained consistent throughout the years was their love for matching attire, and we’ll always admire their dedication to that. Before Britney and Justin did matching denim, David and Victoria did matching in a way that no one has ever been able to replicate. If nothing else, we have to respect the amount of time and planning that must have required.

From the confusing days of matching head-to-toe leather in the ’90s to their wonderfully chic ensembles of today, we take a look back at 17 years of David and Victoria Beckham fashion.

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At the Versace store opening party in 1999.

Don’t speak. Let’s just enjoy the moment.

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The couple arrives at the premiere of ‘Withnail and I’ in 2000.

The wispy bangs, the matching highlights. The iconic leather jacket with popped collar. We’ll forever be grateful for this moment.

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At the 2001 NRJ Music Awards, the Beckhams taught us that marriage is about give and take, so when David’s velvet (?) pants stole the show, Victoria gladly took the backseat.

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Attending the Silver Clef Awards in 2001.

Once again, David’s pants outshine Victoria’s halter top and that’s okay because that’s love.

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Arriving at the 2003 MTV Movie Awards in matching white ensembles. Proof that angels walk among us.

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Rosaries. Corsets. This may look like heaven but it’s actually at the 19 Management Party in 2004.

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Backstage at Live 8 London’ in Hyde Park in 2005.

There really is something heart-warming about the perfectly matching highlights in their hair.

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At the Venice Film Festival in 2006.

How the Beckhams do casual.

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Leaving David’s 32nd birthday party in 2007.

The couple that tans together…

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Little known fact: David was wearing a similar leather piece back in ’07 but changed out of it before heading out as to not steal Victoria’s thunder. Maybe. Probably.

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The couple attends the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain in 2007.

Leather jackets and jeans, because, stars: they’re just like us.

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The Beckhams attend the Royal Wedding in 2011 and look perfect while doing so.

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It’s no matching leather, but it will do.

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The Beckhams at the 2014 Met Gala.

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