Posted: 15:35, 21 August 2022 | Updated: 15:40, 21 August 2022
Victoria and David Beckham put on a loving display on Sunday as they enjoyed a sunny boat trip. The fashion designer, 48, looked stunning in a black swimsuit as she held hands and cuddled up to the former soccer pro, 47. She opted for a fresh one that brought out her natural beauty under a pair of sleek black sunglasses. Smitten: Victoria and David Beckham put on a loving display on Sunday as they enjoyed a sunny boat trip Victoria, who married David in 1999, scraped her dark locks into a bun while dying it black. Meanwhile, David flashed his tanned skin as he wore an Off White short-sleeved T-shirt while shielding his eyes from the sun with a pair of shades and a hat. Victoria captioned the sweet snap: “Happy Sunday!!! Kisses’ Last week it was revealed that Victoria’s high-end fashion house is reportedly £53.9m in debt. Power couple: Despite heavy losses, Beckham’s global empire has reportedly doubled its profits – bringing in £11.6m in 2020 The fashion designer launched her fashion label in 2008 with a small collection of dresses. It quickly grew into an extensive range that now includes bags, coats, shoes and accessories. But now the brand faces an uncertain future as Victoria’s spokeswoman confirmed details of her fashion label to The Mirror. A report said: “Total revenue for the Victoria Beckham Holdings group fell by 6% to £36.1m (2019 – £38.3m) due to the impact of the global pandemic. “This group responded quickly to the impact of the pandemic and controlled its cash and spending, which led to a significant reduction in its operating losses by 57%, thanks to cost efficiencies across the business and a recalibration of its business model to is sustainable. long term. “Victoria Beckham Beauty continues to expand its portfolio with a series of successful product launches this year featuring the best in pure luxury beauty and skincare.” Fiancé: Victoria’s high-end fashion house reportedly £53.9m in debt Despite heavy losses, Beckham’s global empire has reportedly doubled its profits. Annual accounts filed at Companies House in London showed the pair made £11.6m in the year ending December 2020 despite the pandemic – compared to £4.5m in 2019. In accounts due in 2021, auditors warned of “significant doubt” about the Victoria fashion company’s ability to continue as a going concern after it was reported the company had amassed more than £46m of debt since it started. Friends of the star said at the time that she was determined to continue with her company, even though her critics have dismissed it as a vanity project. One said: “This is what gives Victoria her identity, she loves it and despite the obvious obstacles, she’s a grafter and very passionate about it.” Brand: The fashion designer launched her fashion label in 2008 with a small collection of dresses In February 2021, it emerged that Mrs Beckham’s beauty line, which she launched in 2019, had suffered a loss of £4.7m. A spokesman for Mrs Beckham said: “While 2019 was a challenging year, the business halved its losses – a significant step on the road to profitability. The launch of the highly successful beauty line in the same year helped to increase total revenue by 7% in 2018 and both businesses are focused on profitable growth. “The showcase of the recent AW21 fashion collection was well received by fashion critics and the beauty industry has seen many products sell out in recent months.” Motivation: The star’s friends say she is determined to stick with her company, even though her critics have dismissed it as a vanity project
