Victoria Beckham fans divided on whether Harper's Paris Fashion Week dress is too grown-up
Victoria Beckham has divided fans with daughter Harper's Paris Fashion Week (PFW) outfit, with some deeming the dress 'inappropriate' for her age.
Last week, Harper Seven, 11, the youngest child of David and Victoria Beckham, posed alongside Gigi and Bella Hadid at her mum's SS23 PFW debut.
Earlier in the day, Harper arrived to show support for her mother alongside her ex-footballer dad, David Beckham, 47, brothers Romeo and Cruz, and Cruz’s girlfriend Tanya Holding.
Following the show, the fashion designer shared an image of her daughter to Instagram alongside the supermodel sisters.
Harper was wearing a custom VB design black maxi dress which featured lace detailing and a cut-out neckline.
The smart look was dressed-down with a pair of black and white Nike trainers while Harper's hair was swept into neat plaits.
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The 11-year-old smiled sweetly as she posed in the image with the Hadid sisters, but not all fans thought the outfit choice was suitable, with some making their feelings known in the comments section.
"I was shocked to see Harper in this dress tbh and thought it inappropriate for her age, normally dressed like young girls should but a clear miss today imo," one user wrote.
"Added weirdness having her in a 'sexy' dress while having her hair in little girl plaits," another user agree.
"So so young to be influenced and encouraged to wear such revealing clothes," another fan wrote.
"That’s a completely inappropriate dress for a child," another commented.
"She's a Little Girl dressed like a Aging Woman, [sic]" one more user voiced.
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While some were uncertain about Harper's outfit, others used the comments to share their support for the family and their fashion choice for the schoolgirl.
"Pretty dress for a pretty girl!!!! Nothing shocking so far," one expressed.
"So much negativity about Harpers dress," another user added. "I am sure it is created and chosen for her with so much love. Leave them alone and let them shine."
"Harper is so cute! I don’t get all fuss about her dress," another fan agreed. "I remember playing dressing up like my mummy at her age. She is just doing the same."
"Wow these comments, from other women!" yet another user commented. "Harper is literally at a fashion show with her fashion designer Mum, having the time of her life. She's wearing a designer dress that has been specifically made to fit her, hair in plaits and not a scrap of make up."
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Harper Beckham is no stranger to attending the shows with her fashion designer mother, having been a regular on the front row since she was little. And her outfit choices have always created a certain buzz.
Back in 2019, at her mum's Spring/Summer 2020 show at London Fashion Week, the then eight-year-old stole the show, looking every inch the fashionista in a floral long-sleeved dress with frill detail, small gold stud earrings and metallic pumps.
The dress appeared to be a custom Victoria Beckham creation, as her mother posted an Instagram story showing Harper’s ensemble having a few alterations backstage.
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Earlier that year, it was Harper's hair that drew attention having recently had it cut into a chic bob, which some compared to that of fellow F-row regular Anna Wintour.
As her mother unveiled her AW19 collection to the fashion set in the hallways of the Tate Britain, she received the support of her family, including husband David Beckham and daughter Harper.
But stealing the show again was Harper, whose bob and fringe bore a striking resemblance to the Vogue editor's famous cut.
Last week, just before Victoria Beckham's debut show in Paris, the designer shared a sweet clip of Harper on her Instagram story.
Standing next to her brothers Cruz and Romeo, the 11-year-old gave a sweet message to her mother, saying: “Hi mummy, congratulations, I hope you have the best day,” before blowing a kiss to the camera.
Sharing the clip, added the caption: “Good luck kisses from #HarperSeven before the show [pink heart emoji] xx VB”.
