Victoria Beckham opens up about her family, her fashion label, and her new perfume line in an interview with Vogue France
By my passion for dancing, yes. It also takes inspiration from a ballet dancer at different moments… while rehearsing, on the underground, on stage. But I am also inspired by the British countryside. Every weekend, my husband and I go to our house in the countryside, and we stroll around the little antique shops and vintage boutiques. Sometimes, I stumble upon tablecloths that take me back to the times that I visited my grandparents, as they remind me of their house. There is a real sense of nostalgia there.
When you start working on a new collection, do you pin photos or souvenirs from your weekends to your mood board?
I share them with the team. I brought the tutus that I wore when I was 15, for example. I showed them so that they could study them up close and see how they were made.
Would you say that this process is more sentimental, or fun?
I love each stage of the creative process. I am very involved, whether it be beauty or fashion. Sometimes, I wonder if I should only do the design part, as that’s what I enjoy the most. My role is multi-faceted.
You work surrounded by women
I have a very feminine team, and my two CEOs are women. I also collaborate with men. I just want the best. I have lots of male clients. Yesterday, I spotted men wearing my clothes outside. As for my perfumes, they are non-binary, and I am also very proud of that. Yesterday, my son Cruz was wearing head-to-toe Victoria Beckham. I design clothes for him too. Perfume is an extra chance to highlight this. These perfumes are genderless. They are created by an inclusive brand. I am also very inspired by masculine fashion. I wouldn’t say that we are a brand with a particularly strong feminine aesthetic. Men’s fashion exudes a power that inspires us, especially through tailoring. Take the shoes from the show – big boots with pointed toes that evoke country brogues that are typically masculine.
Have you already achieved everything you want to?
This is just the beginning. I have lots of ambitions, and I work hard to achieve my goals. I never wait for things to just fall into my lap. It’s such an exciting time. This year, we made a profit! This takes time, especially for an independent brand. My perfume isn’t a license – I own it. Now that I have laid down the groundwork for the house, the real work can begin. I want the house to develop, all while remaining authentic, whether that be fashion, beauty, perfumes… There are so many things I want to do.
