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8 times Victoria Beckham dressed celebrity friends and family: from designing Eva Longoria’s wedding dress to kitting out Meghan Markle, bandmates Mel B and Melanie C, Nicola Peltz and daughter Harper

Victoria Beckham has designed outfits for friends like Mel B and Eva Longoria. Photos: Getty Images, @victoriabeckham/Instagram
Victoria Beckham’s career has certainly been a diverse one, from her early girl band days as a Spice Girl, a solo singer and reality TV star, to Brand Beckham matriarch and fashion house empire. Throughout all of it, she’s remained fiercely loyal to her industry friends and inner circle, often dressing them for special occasions.
The Spice Girls, minus Mel B, with Eva Longoria at David Beckham’s 40th birthday in Morocco. Photo: @evalongoria/Instagram

One thing is for certain: if Beckham has a soft spot for you, you’re bound to be dressed by the designer herself at some point.

Here are eight celebrity friends and loved ones Beckham loves (or loved) to kit out …

1. Eva Longoria

Victoria Beckham with Eva Longoria, her close friend and confidant. Photo: @victoriabeckham/Instagram

The actress and the designer have been close ever since they met in 2007. Longoria was at the peak of her TV career as one of the Desperate Housewives cast members while Victoria was a newbie in Hollywood after husband David signed a contract to play with the Los Angeles club, LA Galaxy. A lot has happened since then, but their friendship and love for fashion remain unchanged.

From birthdays, weddings and big events to Spice Girls tours and lavish holidays, Beckham and Longoria, 48 and 47, respectively, have been attached at the hip for years. So it’s no surprise that Beckham was Longoria’s go-to wedding dress designer for her big day, when she married José Bastón in 2016.
Victoria Beckham designed Eva Longoria’s wedding dress in 2016. Photo: @victoriabeckham/Instagram

“It wasn’t my first rodeo and I just wanted something sweet and simple and elegant – and no better person to do it than Victoria. So, I went to London a couple times for fittings and we went over fabric and styles. She pulled out all these fabrics and every single dress she’s ever made. We looked at all the tops, bottoms, zips, styles, and it was a really fun experience,” Longoria told People.

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Eva Longoria wearing a Victoria Beckham dress for Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz’s 2022 wedding. Photo: @evalongoria/Instagram
Longoria also wore a dress from the fashion designer’s spring/summer 2022 collection for Brooklyn Beckham’s Florida wedding in 2022.
 

More recently, she showed up at Beckham’s first Paris Fashion Week show in September kitted in, of course, VB as usual.

2. Marc Anthony’s new wife, Nadia Ferreira

Marc Anthony with his new wife, Nadia Ferreira. Photo: @victoriabeckham/Instagram
The Beckhams and singer Marc Anthony also go way back, sparking a friendship when he was still married to Jennifer Lopez. While Victoria’s friendship with J. Lo fizzled out over the years, per Glamour, the Beckhams’ friendship with Anthony only seemed to grow stronger.

So much so that Victoria and David attended the 54-year-old singer’s January 2023 nuptials to his 23-year-old wife, Nadia Ferreira. Victoria even went the extra mile by designing the bridesmaid dresses for the big day.

Victoria wrote on Instagram: “Congratulations Mr and Mrs Muniz!!! We love you both so much and it was such an honour to be part of your special day and celebrate your love!! Kisses.”

Ferreira responded: “What a magical night!! Indeed so honoured you were such a big part of it with us and btw you killed it with the bridesmaids dresses. Again so honoured. We love you too!”

3. Mel B and her mum

Singer and former member of Spice Girl Melanie Brown poses with her medal after being appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) at Buckingham Palace, in London, in May 2022. Photo: AFP

When Beckham’s Spice Girls bandmate Mel B was awarded an MBE for her charitable work in raising awareness for domestic violence and supporting vulnerable women last year, the designer made the sweet gesture to dress her for the royal occasion.

Not only did she ensure 47-year-old Scary Spice and her mother Andrea Brown looked their best for Buckingham Palace, but she also showed up in person to the fitting to surprise the ladies.

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Victoria Beckham and Mel B with their mothers. Photo: @victoriabeckham/Instagram

Mel B posted on Instagram: “My spice sister Vic, I can’t thank you enough for your enormous generosity. Not only did you dress me and my mum but you surprised me by actually being there to fit us. It was so specious thanks to you and your fabulousness.”

“Honestly what a perfect ending to a magical day,” she added.

4. Melanie C

Melanie C attends The Laurence Olivier Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel in 2010, in London, England. Photo: FilmMagic

Mel B isn’t the only Spice Girl to wear bandmate Beckham’s designs. Sporty Spice Melanie C has often swapped her trademark athleisure style for trendy VB gowns on the red carpet.

Melanie C, 49, first wore VB when she attended the prestigious Lawrence Olivier Awards in London where she was nominated for the best actress award in 2010 for her role in Blood Brothers. Beckham herself wore the same dress from her autumn/winter 2009 collection to an Elton John post-Oscars party a few months prior.

Melanie C wearing bandmate Victoria Beckham’s design at the Q Awards. Photo: Getty Images

Since then, Melanie C has often been spotted in VB gear, including the Q Awards 2016 where she wore a wool-striped jumper that was from Beckham’s autumn 2016 collection.

5. Meghan Markle

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex departs the annual Endeavour Fund Awards at Mansion House in London, Britain, in March 2020. Photo: EPA-EFE

It’s no secret that Prince Harry and David Beckham have grown close over the years, with the pair often being photographed together at big events. But what about their famous wives?

Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrive to attend the Endeavour Fund Awards at Mansion House in London, in March 2020. Photo: AFP

Meghan and Victoria have remained mum about their relationship – but Victoria and David did famously attended the royal wedding in 2018. In 2020, Meghan showed her support for the designer when she wore a US$1,200 turquoise pencil dress by VB to the Endeavour Fund Awards in London, per Hola.

6. Nicola Peltz-Beckham

Nicola Peltz married Brooklyn Beckham. Photo: @nicolaannepeltz/Instagram
There has been much speculation about the relationship between Victoria and her first daughter-in-law following Nicola’s decision to not wear a VB-designed wedding dress for her big day.

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Nicola Peltz-Beckham is Victoria Beckham’s daughter-in-law. Photo: @victoriabeckham/Instagram

But way before the alleged family drama, Nicola wore a dress designed by her mother-in-law for her engagement photo shoot and announcement in 2020. Nicola opted for the yellow silk-georgette midi dress with fluttering ruffles from VB’s SS20 collection.

Nicola wore VB designs multiple times – just not at her wedding. Photo: @victoriabeckham/Instagram

A few weeks later, Nicola wore two floral midi dresses from Victoria’s collection – a rose print design with chain detailing and a purple number, both from the pre-autumn 2020 collection.

7. Mia Regan

Victoria Beckham and Mia Regan attend the Supriya Lele AW22 show during London Fashion Week in February 2022, in London, England. Photo: Getty Images

But you don’t need to wed one of her sons to wear Victoria’s designs.

Victoria has formed a close bond with 20-year-old Mia Regan, a Gen Z influencer who has been dating the younger Beckham son Romeo, also 20. Regan has made multiple appearances on VB’s social media accounts, and has even played an informal role as an ambassador for her beauty brand.
Mia Regan wore VB design to Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz’s wedding. Photo: @mimimoocher/Instagram

But the final seal of fashion approval came last year, when Victoria dressed Regan for Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz’s Florida wedding. She certainly seems part of the family already.

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8. Harper Beckham

Harper Beckham, 11, wears her mother’s design. Photo: @victoriabeckham/Instagram
As the only daughter, it was only a matter of time before Harper started donning her mum’s designs too.

This week, Victoria shared an adorable picture of her with her 11-year-old child on Instagram. “My number one #VBMuse #HarperSeven! Mummy loved creating this dress for you,” Victoria captioned the image.

In the photo, Harper wore a strapless blue dress with an ombre design from her mother’s spring/summer 2023 collection.

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  • Victoria Beckham has come a long way from her Spice Girl days, becoming the matriarch of her own fashion empire and dressing many celebrity ‘family friends’ over the years
  • The 48-year-old designed Eva Longoria’s wedding dress and bandmates Mel B and Melanie C’s formal frocks – and everyone from her daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz to Meghan Markle have worn her designs