Anna Wintour is a powerhouse in the fashion world, so when Victoria Beckham launched her fashion label in 2008, she eagerly sought her approval.
In return, the longtime now-ex-Vogue editor did not attend her shows for several seasons. This led the Spice Girl alum to double her effort to attract her attention.
The musician reveals this episode during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live! when host Andy asked, “How long did it take you to get Anna Wintour‘s approval and what happened when you finally did?”
Given Anna's outsized influence in the fashion industry, her endorsement has become a 'must' for Victoria's brand, as she explains, “I had to really prove myself to the whole industry, and Anna as well."
She continues, "So I had a few seasons where she didn’t show up. And once I proved myself, she started coming. And she’s been coming every season. She’s such a smart woman. She’s so successful, and she’s so respected.”
Victoria, in the interview, thanked the fashion icon for her support, which, she says, was "incredible" for her. “For her to give that stamp of approval and support me in the industry, it’s incredible.”
In a separate interview, the Wannabe singer, Anna, also shared her view on her entry into the designing industry.
“I view her as a Spice Girl, and we admire her style and her sense of commitment to fashion, but most of the celebrities who get involved in our world are not true designers," she says on the Beckham series on Netflix. “I thought maybe this was a hobby. I didn’t quite believe it.”
The 76-year-old admitted, “I was sceptical. I think we can all be a little bit snobby in the fashion business, and think maybe this is a side gig, but Victoria was one that totally proved us wrong."
It is worth noting that Victoria named her fashion brand after her name.
