Romeo Beckham’s ditches football for a foray into fashion: From childhood Burberry shoots to GQ best dressed, was he always destined to follow in Victoria’s footsteps?

He spent a week in the French capital taking in the hustle and bustle of the city Fashion week Paris ahead of Victoria’s highly anticipated show on Friday.

And his presence at the event seemed fitting after it was announced that Romeo Beckham has officially left football to pursue a career in fashion.

The second eldest of the Beckham clan, Romeo, 22, always seemed to be torn between the two growing up with a football-famous father and a fashionista mother.

However, earlier this month it was revealed that Romeo has reportedly left his Premier League football club, despite the fact that it is so offered a new contract with Brentford FC in June.

And following Romeo’s decision to pass up the opportunity, we look back at all the moments that showed he was destined to follow in Victoria’s footsteps.

Burberry star

Romeo’s first big break came when he was just 10 years old when he took on his first modeling assignment for Burberry.

Romeo followed in his mother’s footsteps from an early age and was not discouraged on set was described as ‘amazing, incredible and a bit of joy’, keeping everyone entertained as he ‘bounced around’.

His passion for fashion was cemented at an early age when he accompanied Victoria on shoots and mingled with a host of top designers.

A favorite of the brand, Romeo returned two years later to film a Christmas advert with the designer, wearing the classic Burberry trench, along with a smart Burberry scarf and umbrella.

It was later reported that his work contributed to some great sales techniques and purchases of the £1,500 classic coat increased by a significant 10 percent from January 2015.

Romeo’s first big break came when he was just 10 years old when he took on his first modeling assignment for Burberry.

GQ’s best dressed British men

Just 12-year-old Romeo made his debut on GQ’s best-dressed men list – 21 places above his father.

In 2015, the child star ranked 25th on the prestigious list of best-dressed people, leaving behind his famous father, who only ranked 46th.

Romeo marked the year in which 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 made his debut on the GQ list of best-dressed men – 21 places above his father

L’Uomo Vogue cover

Romeo added another string to his bow when he released his debut cover shoot with the celebrated fashion bible L’Uomo Vogue in 2021.

In collaboration with fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, the collection of photographs of Romeo modeling a mix of designer and vintage clothing.

Sporting platinum blonde locks, Romeo modeled a custom look created exclusively by stylist Louis Ghewy.

In keeping with the standout casual theme of the shoot, the teen wears an oversized green cardigan and gray sweatpants, paired with statement black leather boots from Italian fashion house Prada.

GQ Korea

Romeo unveiled his modeling campaign for GQ Korea in 2022 when he was featured on the cover of the magazine.

The star, who was 19 at the time, looked natural on the black and white cover while wearing a denim waistcoat.

For a second look that his father, Inter Miami CF president, said he “loved so much,” Romeo struck a candid pose wearing a black lace shirt tucked into matching pants.

The stylist opted to pull on thick white socks over Romeo’s pant leg while he slipped on a pair of cream-colored lace-up sneakers.

David was every bit the proud dad as he shared both traits, writing: ‘WOW Amazing covermate, love you @romeobeckham!!’ and ‘AWESOME @romeobeckham love this look so much’.

Romeo Beckham unveiled his 2022 modeling campaign for GQ Korea as he graced the cover of the magazine as 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 red carpet appearance at the event with his ex-girlfriend Mia Regan in 2021.

Last year the couple, who split in February, returned to the event cut stylish 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 dad David as he kept it cool in a black blazer with shiny lapels, a simple black top and oversized black trousers.

The event serves as the major fundraiser for the BFC Foundation. which supports the future growth and success of the UK fashion industry through its focus on education, grant provision and business mentoring.

The BFC also awarded a number of gender-based design awards for the first time since the pandemic, splitting the best British designers into menswear and womenswear categories.

Industry leading figures were mixed with the industry’s best and recognized, including 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 is also a regular at the British Fashion Awards and attended last year with his then girlfriend Mia Regan

Puma Modeling

Romeo showed off his modeling talents when he posed for PUMA’s launch of the 180 sneaker collection in August 2023.

The star rocked a double denim ensemble for the shoot, consisting of a faded denim jacket and baggy faded jeans.

Donning a plain white cardigan underneath Romeo, the brand’s iconic white sneaker was showcased, with brown corduroy panels for a luxe look.

In another professional photo, Romeo can be seen donning 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 talents as he posed for PUMA’s launch of the 180 sneaker collection in August 2023

He was wearing a white knitted cardigan and light blue, baggy jeans

He gets it from his mother

Romeo Beckham took inspiration from his fashion mogul mother Victoria when he posed for an Instagram photo last month wearing a pair of giant yellow Crocs boots.

The eye-catching shoes are a collaboration with Brooklyn-based art collective MSCHF – outright mischief – following the release of their cartoonish Big Red Boots last year.

The Brentford footballer showed off his tattooed physique in a white tank top and gray shorts as he threw his leg back and forth behind him and modeled the eccentric £354 boots.

Yet Romeo wasn’t the first Beckham to wear them after his mother Victoria ditched her signature heels last year to pose in the same yellow, cartoonish oversized boots, which were also modeled by Paris Hilton..

Romeo Beckham took inspiration from his fashion mogul mother Victoria when he posed for an Instagram photo last month wearing a pair of giant yellow Crocs boots

Signed with a top fashion agency in Paris

Romeo is fully committed to fashion and has signed a contract with the Parisian fashion agency Safe Management.

A promising football prospect in his youth, Romeo left football after being released by Arsenal in 2015 and turned his attention to a career in tennis.

However, Romeo announced his intention to return to football in 2020 before joining father David’s MLS franchise Inter Miami the following year.

Romeo would make 26 appearances for the club’s reserve side, scoring twice and providing 10 assists in the MLS Next Pro League during his final season in the US, before being loaned out to Brentford B in January 2023.

A source said The sun: ‘Romeo has decided to hang up his football boots and devote his time to his fashion career.

‘He has enjoyed his time at Brentford but needs to turn his attention to fashion, which is where his passion lies.

‘Romeo recently signed with a top fashion agent in Paris and has his sights set on working with a number of major brands.’

Romeo is fully committed to fashion and has signed a contract with Parisian fashion agency Safe Management, leaving his career at Brentford behind