Victoria Beckham has revealed that her daughter Harper is currently concentrating on her GCSEs, addressing speculation about the 14-year-old launching a skincare brand. During an appearance on The Sunday Times Style podcast, the fashion designer, 52, confirmed that while Harper is passionate about beauty, her education remains the priority.
Harper's Passion for Beauty
Victoria explained: 'She's very passionate and has a point of view but at the moment she is at school and working really really hard but we will see what happens.' The teenager reportedly plans to launch a debut beauty range aimed at Gen Z and Gen Alpha, inspired by South Korean cosmetics, later this summer. However, Victoria emphasised that Harper is 'working really hard' on her studies.
Harper has struggled with acne, which inspired her interest in skincare. Victoria shared: 'She loves makeup and skincare. She has really struggled with her skin but the one thing that doesn't change, little girls love to go shopping.' The mother-daughter duo enjoy shopping for makeup together, a bonding experience Victoria cherishes.
Trademark Hurdles
In October, the Beckhams trademarked the name 'HIKU BY Harper' in the UK, but earlier this month the US Patent and Trademark Office issued an 'initial refusal', citing potential confusion with existing trademarks. The name 'Harper' is registered for brooms and scrubbing brushes, while 'Hiku' is trademarked for toiletry and fragrance products. The Beckhams have six months to appeal the decision.
Despite the setback, Harper's entrepreneurial spirit remains strong. Victoria revealed that Harper approached her with PowerPoint presentations outlining her brand concept. 'One about this brand that she wanted to create because she was struggling with her skin. And the other one was a reason as to why I should let her have a perm,' Victoria recounted.
A Savvy Family
The Beckhams have a history of protecting their children's names. Victoria registered Harper's name for use in branded products when she was just five years old, a move intellectual property expert Oliver Bray described as 'unprecedented' for a child. 'In order to give you more levers to control your image, a trademark is an obvious place to go,' Bray said, noting that the family's actions are both protective and forward-thinking.
Victoria, also mother to sons Brooklyn (27), Romeo (23), and Cruz (21), expressed pride in all her children, adding: 'I feel so lucky to have experienced both [being a boy mum and girl mum] and the boys are great with her.'
