David Beckham is one of menswear’s great figures. The English former football player started as the uppity boy from London, and emerged to be one of the most recognisable midfielders of a generation. Now, Becks is considered one of the foremost cultural icons, and who can say they didn’t want to be like Beckham at one time or another.
But while his exploits on the field live on in the highlight reels of Youtube, what we’re blessed enough to continue to receive today, are classic styling cues from one of menswear’s modern greats. Whether in smart casual or formal, Beckham keeps it classy at all times. What’s most impressive about his sartorial skills is how effortlessly he shows the art of dressing—something not easy when you’re a dad to four children. Always needing to be prepared for the unpredictability that comes with taking care of kids is one thing, but when you know that all eyes (and cameras) are on you when you step outside of the house is also quite daunting—so we hear, anyway.
Taking one look at Beckham’s style evolution (post-kids) will have you rethinking everything you know about 'dad fashion'. Gone are the chunky sneakers, loose fitting shorts and grease-stained polos, Beckham's dad style is as suave as it gets. While dadcore is certainly an aesthetic that has boomed in recent years, you won’t be catching Becks in cargo shorts and Teva sandals anytime soon. And as the husband of Victoria 'Posh' Beckham, we expect nothing less.
And whether he’s sitting courtside at Wimbledon with his kids, or front row at his wife’s fashion show, the Manchester United legend always brings his A-game, with polished 'fits and a head full of pomade. Below, we chart his most stylish looks that have helped redefine the timeless cool of dad style.
