Highlights

• David Beckham's fashion empire is thriving, with a $450M net worth & multiple brands making millions each year.
• From Kent & Curwen to H&M, Beckham's fashion lines bring in millions in profit annually from clothing & accessories.
• Beckham's legal victory against sites selling fake products highlights the importance of protecting his brand.

Even though he was an awe-inspiring athlete, there's no denying that David Beckham has gotten even more attention because of his family life. Fans wonder why David and Victoria Beckham sleep in separate beds and love reading about Brooklyn Beckham's wife Nicola Peltz's fortune. Since the couple and their children are so rich and fashionable, it's hard not to be curious about their daily lives.

Since David and Victoria Beckham have a combined $450 million net worth, it's no wonder David earns a ton of money from clothing and other deals every year. In April 2024, Beckham won a lawsuit after people sold fake versions of his watches, jewelry, clothing, and other products on the Internet, according to The Sun. People clearly know that there's a lot of interest in his brand. In this article, we'll take a look at how much money David Beckham makes from his work in the fashion industry, along with a look inside the lawsuit that the athlete won.

How Much Money Does David Beckham Earn From His Clothing Brands?

David Beckham has been making a fortune from his fashion-related businesses for several years. In December 2023, The Guardian said that when Authentic Brands purchased 55% of Beckham's company in 2022, he made £200 million. Besides being part of the clothing line Kent & Curwen in the past, Beckham also endorses clothing brands like Adidas and has had a few different clothing and accessory lines.

Back in 2015, the athlete and the clothing brand Kent & Curwen signed a five-year deal, according to Women's Wear Daily. Since Beckham must have earned a fortune from that deal, this clothing line must have increased his already massive not worth quite a bit. The deal said that Beckham was going to play a major role in the design of the clothing brand's store, advertising, and the actual design of the products. While, according to The Standard, Beckham stopped working with Kent & Curwen in 2020 because the company stopped being profitable, he would have made money from signing the deal. He also likely would have received a portion of the profits.

While the exact amount that David Beckham earned from his work with Kent & Curwen is unknown, he continues to make an incredible amount of money annually. According to The Mirror, his 2023 earnings totaled £72.6 million. The Daily Mail reported that he makes a huge amount from each brand deal.

In 2017, Beckham earned $300,000 when he represented the watch brand Tudor. In 2003, he began working with Adidas, and his contract is valued at $160 million.

Beckham has been making good money from his fashion branding for several years. In 2016, The Daily Mail reported that Seven Global LLP earned £8.6 million and that the athlete was earning £71,000 each day. According to The Mirror, he made £47,671 on a daily basis in 2021 because of alcohol, perfume, and clothing.

Beckham's company, Seven Global LLP, put out an official statement that said:

“David Beckham is an international celebrity whose name has become a lifestyle brand. The members believe that the David Beckham brand combined with the LLP business strategy will withstand any competition currently in the market.”

When David Beckham created a line of underwear for H&M called David Beckham Bodywear, he must have also made a ton of money. According to The Independent, the H&M line was profitable for the company. H&M reported that profits increased from £718.5 million to £777.6.

What Are David Beckham's Fashion-Related Income Streams?

• DB Ventures (includes brand partnerships with Tudor watches and Adidas)
• House 99 (men's grooming products)
• Kent & Curwen (clothing)
• Eyeware by David Beckham (glasses)
• David Beckham Bodywear (H&M line)

It's no wonder David Beckham wanted to work in the fashion space considering the praise he received for his fashion sense over the years. According to Today.com, fans loved seeing the athlete's closet in Beckham, the documentary series on Netflix that allowed people a more intimate look at his career and family life. He even organizes his suits by color.

Which Stars Have Profitable Clothing Lines? (According to Harper's Bazaar)

• Rihanna
• Jessica Simpson
• Alexa Chung
• Gigi Hadid
• Stella McCartney
• Victoria Beckham
• Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

The star is so fashionable that his son Brooklyn even takes suits from his closet. David Beckham told The Independent in 2019:

"So when I walk into my closet I can see [that], ‘Right OK… he [Brooklyn] has had those jeans, that jumper.’ I see it as a good thing. I must be doing something pretty cool for a 20-year-old to be wanting to borrow my stuff.”

Even Victoria Beckham is a huge fan of how her husband puts outfits together. When talking to British Vogue about her spring/summer 2022 line, she said:

"David always dresses. He always makes an effort."

Inside The 2024 Lawsuit David Beckham Won

According to The Sun, 150 websites tried to sell David Beckham's clothing and accessories. DB Ventures sued the people involved for £240 million and got help from The Sladkus Law Group, who are experts when it comes to trademarks.

While a judge ruled in Beckham's favor, he didn't get the high amount he asked for. Instead, he was given £352,000.

According to The Sun, the lawsuit said:

“Their sale poses a real threat to DBV’s brand, and affects the sustainability of its business. It also affects individuals and companies who unwittingly purchase them."

In January 2024, The Sun reported that people or companies who are in Asia were the ones behind the fake items. Fans could purchase these fake products on Etsy, eBay, and Amazon. As the lawsuit explained, it was terrible for fans to realize that they hadn't gotten the real deal.

A source explained to The Sun:

“Authentic Brands want to crack down on people ­making cash from flogging goods with David’s name attached to it. David and the team pride themselves on the quality of what they sell, including their clothes and ­fragrances, and they don’t want ­people being unwittingly ripped off when they buy a fake.”