TELEGRAPH.CO.UK 14.02.2011
Victoria Beckham Autumn/ Winter 2011 Collection at New York Fashion Week
Beckham presented the 100th dress she has designed, and introduced her first shoe collaboration with Christian Louboutin.
Before introducing each of the 29 pieces for next autumn/winter, as is her signature, she said: "I'm miked-up, but I'm not going to sing, so it's all good."
Wearing a loose beige cashmere "sack" dress with a built-in scarf, she laughed:"This is the only thing in the new collection that fits me. When I started designing the collection I didn't know I was pregnant."
The collection was a bold and colourful departure from her recognised hug-the-body silhouette. She introduced a vibrant coat in scarlet which she called "Little Red Riding Hood"; a new looser silhouette - "so women can be stylish and comfortable"; hooded "nomad" dresses in magenta; and a flattering flurry of pleats in metallic chiffon and jacquard for day and evening.
The clothes were accessorised with knee-high boots and shoes designed in collaboration with Christian Louboutin, another first.
The collection included Number 100, literally the 100th dress she has designed, which was a striking saffron, fitted dress with her signature zip snaking down the spine.
"I can't wait to fit into all these again," she said.
Mrs Beckham denied various reports which have claimed she is expecting a much-longed-for daughter. "I don't know whether it's a boy or a girl. I knew with the three boys, but this time I wanted it to be a surprise."
The former Posh Spice, and wife of David Beckham, who is expecting the couple's fourth child at the end of June, has enjoyed a spectacular rise to fashion stardom in a little over two years.
Her fashion collection, produced in partnership with the showbiz entrepreneur, Simon Fuller, has become a favourite choice of Hollywood celebrities.
Stars who have recently worn her designs on the red carpet include Gwyneth Paltrow, Blake Lively, Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Trudie Styler and Elle Macpherson.
By Hilary Alexander
