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Tina Campbell

Victoria Beckham supported by family as she launches Netflix show – but son Brooklyn is a no-show

Victoria Beckham launched her highly anticipated Netflix docuseries supported by her nearest and dearest — well, most of them.

On Wednesday night, the former Spice Girl turned fashion designer was joined by husband Sir David Beckham and their children Romeo, Cruz and Harper at the glamorous London premiere at Curzon Mayfair, followed by an afterparty at No. 5 Hertford Street. But eldest son Brooklyn was a noticeable absentee, amid continued speculation of a rift between him and his parents.

Romeo’s girlfriend Jackie Apostel was also in attendance, joining the Beckham family for the high-profile event — a show of unity from the couple, who have been together since last year.

Former Spice Girls Emma Bunton and Melanie Chisholm were also snapped on the red carpet.

English fashion designer Victoria Beckham poses upon arrival at Curzon Mayfair (AFP via Getty Images)

Cruz Beckham, from left, Jackie Apostel, Romeo Beckham, Harper Beckham, Victoria Beckham and David Beckham pose for photographers (Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Emma Bunton attends the

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The new Netflix series, Victoria Beckham, offers an intimate look at her life and career, charting her evolution from pop icon to acclaimed fashion designer. It follows her creative process, family life and the rise of her eponymous label, which has become a fixture at Paris Fashion Week.

The premiere follows the 51-year-old wowing the fashion world at Paris Fashion Week last Friday with her latest collection, before returning to London to open her first-ever pop-up store at Selfridges.

For the launch, she wore a deep burgundy pencil dress from her own label — cut in a sleek, body-conscious silhouette with a dramatic cape detail — paired with cream heels and her newly lengthened, softly curled locks.

“I wanted to create an immersive experience that would feel like an extension of my creative world, but also of my home — intimate and full of personal touches, with a real focus on architectural lines, rich textures and colours,” she told fans on Instagram.

Cruz Beckham and Jackie Apostel attend the world premiere of the Netflix documentary series (Ian West/PA Wire)

Jackie Apostel, Cruz Beckham, Romeo Beckham, Harper Beckham, Victoria Beckham and David Beckham (Dave Benett)

With her family rallying around her and another global project set to stream worldwide, Victoria Beckham’s latest venture cements her status as both a fashion powerhouse and pop culture icon — even if one family member’s absence didn’t go unnoticed.

Victoria Beckham begins streaming globally on Netflix from October 9.

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