David Beckham has been named as the Ambassadorial President of the British Fashion Council, to help forge industry partnerships around the world.
In the newly-created role, the ex-football player will spend two years helping the BFC look for new talent across Britain, and work around the world to promote the industry.
The 43-year-old, who has had his fair share of fashion triumphs and disasters, said: “Taking on this new role is an incredibly proud moment for me.
Image:David Beckham will be in the role for two years
“I have long been passionate about British style, fashion and craftsmanship, and this role gives me the chance to get under the skin of an industry I love.
“I am excited to be working closely with the British Fashion Council to promote and inspire young talent from across the UK on a global scale.”
Beckham has his own line of aftershaves – Beckham Fragrances – and is a business partner with British menswear company Kent & Curwen.
He and his wife Victoria Beckham, a fashion designer in her own right, modelled his underwear line for H&M in 2007.
In 1998 he was named the most stylish man of the year by GQ.
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November 2006
Arriving for Tom Cruise’s wedding to Katie Holmes, Beckham looked very comfortable in a waist tie cardigan
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February 2002
Beckham appears to be channelling the Matrix here, with a long brown leather jacket and a growing faux hawk.
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May 1998
In 1998, David Beckham was named GQ’s most stylish man, though his hair choices may not have aged well.
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May 2003
He and Victoria carried on the matching ensemble looks for the MTV awards
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August 1999
Now growing out the hair, his formal look here includes a wide tie and some big shoulders in his jacket.
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June 1999
Leather continued to be a strong theme for the couple, and they both wore it head to toe in a Versace event in 1999
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November 2003
At his book signing in 2003, tresses were in full flow.
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November 2005
His dodgy hairband made a reappearance as Beckham grew his hair out in November 2005
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March 2000
This one can’t be helped, as Manchester United’s kits were bigger and baggier back in the day.
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March 2002
A month later in an Adidas advert, he wore velour and a baby blue beanie
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March 2001
There are many noughties faux pas here – the phone, the sunglasses and the hostage style message top have all aged poorly.
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May 2001
The faux hawk era begins.
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July 1998
Perhaps the most infamous of outfits, his sarong during the 1998 World Cup, which he says would not have been received in the same way if he wore it today
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July 1999
Keeping cool in warm weather has called for lots of white, and some loose fitting longline clothes in holiday looks
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May 2004
Beckham remodelled his longline coat look, adding some fur in 2004
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July 2005
As London bid for the 2012 Olympics, Beckham hoped his best shiny tracksuit would help turn the decision
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May 2003
He took a lot of a flack for tying his long hair back in corn rows in 2003
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January 1998
The curtains played a big role throughout 1998, as he announced his engagement to Victoria.
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July 2000
Meeting Prince Charles, Beckham donned his best black bandanna and green sleeveless shirt…
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January 1999
Beckham is not likely to be caught wearing a brown leather jacket these days.
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