Victoria Beckham: Just another Celebrity turned Fashion Designer?

I have always been very sceptical of celebrities, (well if we can call them that...) that have turned their hand to a bit of fashion design. As if it's just a little thing on the side, you know, nothing too difficult. Personally I find it a bit insulting. I mean I spend three years studying a fashion degree, having to prove myself worthy of being an original designer, skilled pattern cutter, and immaculate sewer, without any reliance on actually getting a job at the end of it. But no, not celebs. They obviously are just born with the skills which enables them to swan into the fashion industry and create their own brand of designs, just because they're famous. Colleen Rooney - started her collection for Littlewoods in 2010. Lets be honest, she's a footballer's wife, since when does that suggest that she would be a dab hand at designing clothes? As a matter of fact, does she even design the clothes herself?? Katie Price, Emma Watson, Kelly Brook, Ferne Cotton, Lily Allen...the list is never ending. Why is it so difficult these days for celebrities to stick to just one profession; are they not happy with being just a millionaire actress or worldwide pop star? (I've just realised this post is beginning to sound like a rant, so will quickly edge back to my point).

I began thinking about this after seeing Victoria Beckham on the cover of i-D, looking stunning if I do say so myself.

Victoria Beckham was one of the first popstars to turn to fashion, and at first everyone thought it was just a fad and it would soon fade into the background. In this case, no. I think it's about time to admit that Victoria Beckham can be rightly referred to as a fashion designer; the overwhelming success of her recent collection at New York Fashion Week just about proves it. She has upped her game; her designs have stepped up a notch from the fitted feminine dresses to casual bomber jackets and relaxed silhouettes expressing a sporty, modern feel.

It's something new, and if it truly is her that designs her collections (which I do hope so), then it shows that she has progressed as a designer and is passionate about what she does. After nearly four years in the business now and many years prior to this experiencing being a model, fashion editor and ambassador for Dolce and Gabbana, I think we can rule out that Victoria Beckham is ever going to fade into the background...