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You’ve spent a week in the French capital enjoying the hustle and bustle of Paris Fashion Week ahead of Victoria’s long-awaited show on Friday.
And his attendance at the event seemed appropriate after it was announced that Romeo Beckham had officially quit football to pursue a career in fashion.
The second eldest of the Beckham clan, Romeo, 22, always seemed torn between the two, having grown up with a famous football father and a fashionista mother.
However, earlier this month it was revealed that Romeo had reportedly left his first division football club despite being Brentford FC offered him a new contract in June.
And after Romeo’s decision to pass up the opportunity, we take a look at all the moments that proved he was destined to follow in Victoria’s footsteps.
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Burberry star
Romeo’s first big break came when he was just 10 years old when he accepted his first modeling assignment for Burberry.
Following in his mother’s footsteps from a young age, Romeo was undaunted on set as was described as “awesome, incredible and a bit joyful” who kept everyone entertained while he “bouncing around”.
His passion for fashion was consolidated from an early age when he accompanied Victoria on photo shoots and interacted with a large number of top designers.
Romeo, a favorite of the brand, returned to film a Christmas advert with the designer two years later, while wearing the classic Burberry trench coat along with a stylish Burberry scarf and umbrella.
It was later reported that his work contributed to some stellar sales techniques and purchases of the classic £1,500 coat increased by a substantial 10 per cent in finds since January 2015.
Romeo’s first big break came when he was just 10 years old when he accepted his first modeling assignment for Burberry.
GQ’s Best Dressed British Men
In just Romeo, 12, debuted on GQ’s best-dressed men’s list, 21 spots above his father.
In 2015, the child star ranked 25th on the prestigious best dressed list, eclipsing her famous father who only managed 46th place.
Romeo featured the year Eddie Redmayne beat Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch to the top spot.
Jamie Dornan followed in third place, while Newsnight presenter Evan Davies was sadly named worst dressed.
At just 12 years old, Romeo debuted on GQ’s list of best dressed men, 21 places above his father.
L’Uomo Vogue cover
Romeo added another string to his bow when he launched his first photo shoot for the cover of the famous fashion bible. L’Uomo Vogue in 2021.
In collaboration with fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, the The collection of photographs captured Romeo modeling a mix of vintage and designer clothing.
Sporting platinum blonde locks, Romeo modeled a custom look created exclusively by hairstylist Louis Ghewy.
In keeping with the shoot’s remarkably casual theme, the teen wears an oversized green cardigan and gray sweatpants, paired with distinctive black leather boots from Italian fashion house Prada.
GQ Korea
Romeo revealed his modeling campaign for GQ Korea back in 2022 when he appeared on the cover of the magazine.
The star, who was 19 years old at the time, looked natural on the black and white cover while sporting a denim vest.
For a second look, which his father, president of Inter Miami CF, said he “loved very much,” Romeo struck a candid pose dressed in a black lace shirt tucked into complementary pants.
The stylist opted for thick white socks that were pulled over Romeo’s trouser leg, while he slipped on a pair of cream lace-up shoes.
David was every inch a proud dad as he shared both features, writing: ‘WOW amazing cover mate, love you @romeobeckham!’ and ‘AMAZING @romeobeckham, I love this look’ respectively.
Romeo Beckham unveiled his modeling campaign for GQ Korea back in 2022 when he appeared on the magazine’s cover while David took to Instagram to congratulate his son.
British Fashion Awards
Romeo is also a regular at the British Fashion Awards after making his first joint red carpet appearance with ex-girlfriend Mia Regan at the event in 2021.
Going back to last year’s event, the couple, who split in February, They cut elegant figures as they both matched in all-black ensembles for the prestigious fashion evening at the Royal Albert Hall.
Romeo showed off his uncanny resemblance to Father David, while keeping it cool in a black jacket with sparkly lapels, a simple black blouse and oversized black pants.
The event serves as a major fundraiser for the BFC Foundation. which supports the future growth and success of the British fashion industry through its focus on education, grant-making and business mentoring.
The BFC also brought back some gender-based design awards for the first time since the pandemic, splitting the best British designers into menswear and womenswear categories.
Mixed in with the best in the business, leading industry figures were recognized such as Valentino Garavani with the Outstanding Achievement award, make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury with the Special Recognition Award and the late Joe Casely-Hayford with a posthumous Special Recognition Award.
Romeo also regularly attends the British Fashion Awards and attended last year with his then-girlfriend Mia Regan.
puma modeling
Romeo showed off his modeling prowess while posing for the launch of PUMA’s 180 sneaker collection in August 2023.
The star rocked a double denim ensemble for the shoot which consisted of a faded denim jacket and a pair of baggy faded denim jeans.
Donning a plain white vest underneath the Romeo revealed the brand’s iconic white sneaker that featured brown corduroy panels for a luxe feel.
In another professional snap, Romeo can be seen wearing just the white vest and jeans as he poses on the floor to show off his tattooed arm and sneakers.
Romeo showed off his modeling prowess while posing for the launch of PUMA’s 180 sneaker collection in August 2023.
She sported a white knit vest and a pair of baggy light blue denim jeans.
He receives it from his mother
Romeo Beckham was inspired by his fashion mogul mother, Victoria, as he posed for an Instagram photo last month wearing a pair of giant yellow Crocs boots.
The eye-catching shoe is a collaboration with Brooklyn-based art collective MSCHF (pronounced mischief), following the release of its Big Red Boots cartoons last year.
The Brentford footballer showed off his tattooed physique in a white T-shirt and gray shorts as he swung his leg behind him modeling the eccentric £354 boots.
However, Romeo wasn’t the first Beckham to wear them after his mother Victoria ditched her signature heels to pose in the same oversized yellow cartoon boots last year, which have also been modeled by Paris Hilton..
Romeo Beckham was inspired by his fashion mogul mother, Victoria, as he posed for an Instagram photo last month wearing a pair of giant yellow Crocs boots.
Sign with the main fashion agency in Paris
Fully committed to fashion, Romeo has signed with the important Parisian fashion agency Safe Management.
A promising football prospect in his youth, Romeo stepped away from football after being released by Arsenal in 2015 and turned his attention to a career in tennis.
However, Romeo announced that he intended to return to soccer in 2020 before joining his father David’s MLS franchise, Inter Miami, the following year.
Romeo would make 26 appearances for the club’s reserve team, scoring two goals and 10 assists in the MLS Next Pro League during his final season in the US before joining Brentford B on loan in January 2023.
A source said the sun: ‘Romeo has decided to hang up his football boots and dedicate his time to his career in fashion.
“She has loved her time in Brentford, but needs to focus her attention on fashion, which is where her passion lies.
“Romeo has recently signed with a major fashion agent in Paris and has his sights set on working with some major brands.”
Fully committed to fashion, Romeo has signed with the important Parisian fashion agency Safe Management, leaving behind his career in Brentford.
