Endless love

When: David and Victoria Beckham, 1998.

What: The announcement of their engagement. Posh Spice in a micro mini and David\'s use of too much hair product indicate neither has an interest in fashion as yet.

Sarong, it\'s right

When: David and Victoria Beckham, 1998.

What: David\'s sarong provokes ridicule from the football establishment; a nation of women swoon.

Biker dudes

When: David and Victoria Beckham at a party in the Versace store on Bond Street in 1999; the relationship with fashion labels has begun.

What: As part of their phase wearing matchy-matchy outfits, the couple dons his\'n\'hers black leather biker gear. The message? We\'re crazy in love.

Bling bling

When: David and Victoria Beckham seen leaving The Ivy restaurant in London in 2005.

What: The start of the love affair with down-to-there and up-to-here dresses, high heels and hair extensions (her); the discovery that he really isn\'t all that bad to look at (him).

Life\'s a beach

When: On holiday in St Tropez in 2005.

What: Diamond encrusted watches, sunglasses and showing lots of skin. This couple know they\'ve got it and aren\'t afraid to flaunt it.

Wedding belles

When: David and Victoria Beckham attend the wedding of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes in Italy in 2006.

What: Dressed elegantly in luxury designer outfits, their new-found style reflects their status as bona fide global superstars.

Sexy black number

When: David and Victoria Beckham at his 32^nd birthday at Cipriani\'s in London.

What: Victoria\'s LBD marks the beginning of her penchant for an elegant dress, while David\'s three-piece suit shows he knows how to dress with the best of them in Mayfair.

Well Met

When: David and Victoria Beckham at the Met Ball Costume Institute Gala in 2008. The event, billed as the most prestigious on the fashion calendar, sees them welcomed in to the world of high style.

What: Both wear Armani. The pair have developed a lucrative relationship with the designer, modelling lingerie in his advertising campaigns.

California dreamin\'

When: David and Victoria Beckham at the Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles in 2008.

What: The pair have settled in to their West Coast lifestyle, wearing more casual clothes in sunny colours.

Fashionistas

When: David and Victoria Beckham at a party thrown by Vogue in Milan, January 2009.

What: Victoria Beckham, wearing a dress of her own design, has become an acclaimed fashion designer. David is widely recognised as one of the world\'s most stylish men.

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