Myleene Klass' Fashion Choice Ignites Speculation About Victoria Beckham Rift
Radio presenter Myleene Klass appeared to make a pointed fashion statement when she arrived at Smooth Radio studios in London on Thursday. The 47-year-old wore a distinctive outfit that seemed to reference the signature style of former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, known universally as Posh Spice.
Echoing Posh Spice's Signature Style
Victoria Beckham, now 51, became famous during her four-year tenure with the Spice Girls for her consistent preference for little black dresses. Myleene Klass chose to mimic this iconic look precisely, stepping out in the rain wearing her own version of the LBD. She completed the ensemble with a classic Burberry trench coat and a pair of bold, fluffy boots that drew considerable attention.
This fashion choice came immediately after Myleene took to Instagram to publicly support Brooklyn Beckham amid the ongoing and highly publicised family feud. The timing of her outfit selection has led many observers to speculate about whether this was a deliberate nod to the tensions within the Beckham household.
Historical Criticism Resurfaces
The connection between Myleene Klass and the Beckham family extends back over a decade. Eleven years ago, Myleene publicly criticised Victoria Beckham for involving her children in what has become known as Brand Beckham. This criticism emerged after Brooklyn, then just 15 years old, appeared on the cover of Man About Town magazine.
Around that same period, Brooklyn's younger brother Romeo became the face of a major Burberry fashion campaign at the tender age of 11. Myleene's choice of a Burberry trench coat on Thursday appeared to directly reference this historical moment, creating a visual link to her past comments about the Beckham children's early exposure to the fashion industry.
Myleene's Previous Comments on Child Modelling
In 2014, Myleene Klass, who is mother to Ava, 18, Hero, 14, and Apollo, six, elaborated on her position regarding children in modelling. She stated clearly: 'Why would you put them on the front line where they are going to get attacked? They’re still kids, let them be kids!'
She continued with a nuanced perspective: 'I personally wouldn’t let my child. But I think it’s an exception to the rule - they’re the Beckhams! They’ve got a force field around them where everyone can look after them, but your average Joe will get that barrage of trolls, comments and critiques.'
Social Media Posts About Family Estrangement
On the same Thursday, Myleene shared a post from Clinical Psychologist Dr Martha Deiros Collado that discussed the concept of family estrangement. The post defined estrangement as occurring 'when a family member chooses distance, either emotionally or physically, because the relationship feels unsafe, harmful or impossible to repair.'
The psychologist's text, which Myleene shared with her followers, noted that society often frames adult children who go 'no-contact' as 'spoilt, ungrateful, or as betraying their family.' It specifically mentioned that in higher socio-economic families, there's often an assumption that 'everything they did/paid for guarantees lifelong gratitude and obedience.'
Myleene accompanied this post with the caption: 'After the memes and mockery, there's this for us all to consider...' She also tagged Harry Styles' song Matilda, which deals with themes of difficult family relationships and was inspired by Roald Dahl's famous novel.
Brooklyn Beckham's Recent Allegations
Myleene's fashion statement and social media activity coincide with recent developments in the Beckham family saga. Just three days before her London appearance, Brooklyn Beckham posted a six-page statement on social media that contained serious allegations against his famous family.
In his emotional missive, Brooklyn claimed: 'My family values public promotion and endorsements above all else. Brand Beckham comes first. Family 'love' is decided by how much you post on social media, or how quickly you drop everything to show up and pose for a family photo op even if it's at the expense of our professional obligations.'
He went on to describe specific incidents, including claims that family members told him the night before his wedding that his wife Nicola was 'not blood' and 'not family.' Brooklyn asserted: 'The narrative that my wife controls me is completely backwards. I have been controlled by my parents for most of my life.'
The 25-year-old concluded with a powerful statement about his current situation: 'I grew up with overwhelming anxiety. For the first time in my life, since stepping away from my family, that anxiety has disappeared. I wake up every morning grateful for the life I chose, and have found peace and relief.'
Fashion Parallels and Symbolism
Beyond the little black dress reference, Myleene's choice of Burberry carries additional significance. Victoria Beckham has been a devoted fan of the British fashion house for years, wearing their designs on countless occasions. The specific trench coat style Myleene wore bears striking resemblance to the one young Romeo Beckham modelled in his 2012 campaign.
Even Myleene's distinctive fluffy boots reminded fashion observers of another Victoria Beckham moment - when Posh Spice wore £350 giant Croc boots gifted to her by Justin Bieber. These multiple fashion references create a complex tapestry of visual connections between Myleene's Thursday outfit and various elements of the Beckham family narrative.
The convergence of these elements - the historical criticism, the current family feud, the fashion references, and the social media commentary about estrangement - creates a compelling narrative that extends far beyond simple celebrity wardrobe choices.
