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The Red Carpet Looks That Have Cemented Victoria Beckham's Designer Status

If you had told 10-year-old me that Posh Spice would leave her Spice Girls days behind, marry one of the sexiest men alive, and go on to become a high-end fashion designer — and a really good one, at that — I never would have believed you. But with her precise construction, minimalist marvels, and eye for classic shapes, Victoria Beckham — who turns 40 on Thursday — has crafted a design label that’s not only found a home with A-list celebrities like Eva Longoria and Cameron Diaz, but has also gained the admiration of such hard-won fashion critics as Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour. Still having a hard time taking the pop-star-turned-tastemaker seriously? These 14 celebrity red-carpet looks will have you changing you mind faster than you can pull out your old Spice Girls fan gear.

by Mary Avant

Amy Adams at the 2014 BAFTAs

The talented actress opted for a London-based designer for this year’s BAFTA Awards, looking beautiful in her black, column gown featuring a collared, sheer bodice.

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Gwyneth Paltrow at a Tracy Anderson Studio Opening

Paltrow looked her usual sexy self in one of Beckham’s brighter designs — a fitted, electric purple sheath dress, which she paired with bold heels and casual locks.

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Sandra Bullock at 'The Heat' Premiere in London

The Gravity star kept it casual for the premiere of her 2013 comedy with a slinky, belted Victoria Beckham design that featured a super-seductive, open back.

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Olivia Munn at the Variety Breakthrough of the Year Awards

Munn looked like a ray of sunshine wearing this v-neck, body-hugging sheath dress, which looked chic and structured with its midi length and gray straps.

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Anne Hathaway at the 2012 Women's Media Awards

Hathaway went for a delightfully dark look with her multi-strap Victoria Beckham design, channeling a Parisian-chic vibe with her perfect pixie and dramatic lashes.

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Cameron Diaz at the 2012 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Diaz is one of Beckham’s biggest fans, likely because she looks so gorgeous in the bright hues, tailored pieces, and figure-flaunting dresses the British designer creates.

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Eva Longoria at the 2013 Global Gift Gala

Longoria found a way to make a sheer bodice and lacy, peekaboo bra look totally classy and not a bit distasteful in this Beckham design.

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Rachel Weisz at the 'Oz the Great and Powerful' Premiere in Los Angeles

Weisz is always a vision in red, and she looked especially beautiful in this slinky, keyhole-cut gown.

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Carey Mulligan at the Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Ball

Many stars opt for Beckham’s structured sheath dresses and glamorous gowns on the red carpet, but I’d love to see more ensembles like Mulligan’s two-piece, caped tuxedo look in the spotlight.

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Rosamund Pike at 'The World's End' London Premiere

The Gone Girl star looked fresh and feminine in her sporty, sheer-paneled Victoria Beckham dress, which she paired with a pink bra and ankle-strap heels to match.

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Melissa George at the 2012 BAFTA Awards

George took Beckham’s designs to a whole new level, looking like a veritable vixen in her floor-sweeping, all-leather number at the British awards show.

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Emilia Clark at a 'Game of Thrones' Premiere in L.A.

The Game of Thrones actress looked stunning and sophisticated in this strapless blue gown, complete with black piping that perfectly highlighted the petite actress’s envious curves.

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Michelle Williams at the 2012 Academy Awards Nominations Luncheon

Williams sported one of Beckham’s more whimsical designs for the Oscars event, choosing a collared, cloud-print number that looked majorly mod but totally modern.

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Jenny McCarthy at the 2011 American Music Awards

With its rich hue, pleated shoulder detailing, voluminous skirt, and waist-cinching belt, McCarthy made this flirty frock look red-carpet ready with her side-swept curls and deep red lip.

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