At Victoria Beckham’s Spring Summer 2026 collection showcase during Paris Fashion Week, the Val-de-Grace church and monastery in the French capital buzzed with excitement. The former Spice Girl, now 51, radiated confidence in a grey power suit from her own line—jacket priced at £990, trousers at £590—as she presented her latest designs. Yet, amidst the glamour, a poignant absence loomed large: her eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, was nowhere to be seen in the front row, a stark contrast to the family unity that once defined these events.
For years, Victoria’s fashion shows were a Beckham family affair. Brooklyn, now 26, was a fixture alongside his father, David, and siblings Romeo, Cruz, and Harper, cheering on their mother’s VB label with pride. They understood the blood, sweat, and tears behind her creations. Last year, Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz, 30, attended in matching tuxedos, smiling for the cameras. But this time, their seats remained empty, a painful reminder of the estrangement that has fractured the Beckham clan.
David Beckham took center stage in the front row, joined by 14-year-old Harper, who looked radiant in a baby-pink floor-length gown from her mother’s new collection. Cruz, 20, attended with his girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, 30, a Brazilian singer who has become a muse for Victoria, sporting a navy frock from the upcoming range. Cruz complemented her in a custom polka-dot jacket crafted by Victoria’s atelier. The couple also teased a mysterious announcement—set for 24.10.25—via Cruz’s T-shirt, likely tied to his music career. Romeo, 22, was present but solo, having split from his girlfriend, DJ Kim Turnbull, in June. Victoria’s parents, Jackie and Tony, and members of David’s family were also there, alongside close friends like Vogue’s Anna Wintour and actress Eva Longoria.
Brooklyn’s absence, however, was deeply felt. Sources close to the family describe a “devastating schism” that has left David and Victoria, both 50, grappling with their eldest son’s decision to distance himself. “The Beckhams love being together, and it’s sad when someone, on this occasion Brooklyn and Nicola, isn’t there,” a source revealed. “They’ve accepted it, but it’s been hard. They’re desperately worried about him. Brooklyn was so family-oriented, as is Nicola, but this divide has kept them apart for six months.”
The rift has deepened over time. Brooklyn and Nicola skipped Victoria’s autumn/winter 2025 show in March and declined to attend David’s 50th birthday celebrations in Miami. In August, the couple renewed their wedding vows at Nicola’s father’s home in Westchester County, New York, without inviting any Beckhams or Brooklyn’s pre-Nicola friends. The family has had little contact since last Christmas in Miami and a brief reunion in the spring.
Despite the heartache, Victoria’s show was a triumph, and her focus remained on her craft. Friends say there was no expectation of Brooklyn and Nicola attending, reflecting the depth of the divide. As the Beckhams brace for another milestone—Victoria’s upcoming Netflix documentary—the absence of their eldest son underscores the personal cost of their public success.