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David Beckham's Style Transformation Through The Years

Happy birthday, David Beckham!
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In honor of David Beckham's 40th birthday today, we're taking a look back at the soccer icon's complete style evolution—from coordinating outfits with wife Victoria in the late '90s to sitting with his stylish brood front row at Burberry. Click through for Beckham's most memorable looks yet.
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1997
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David and Victoria announce their engagement,1998
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1999
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At a Whitney Houston concert, 1999
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1999
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At the Versace Club Gala, 1999
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2001
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2001
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At the Silver Clef Awards, 2001
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2001
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2001
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With Victoria and first son Brooklyn Beckham, 2002
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2002
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2002
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Arriving in Tokyo, 2003
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Greeting children in Tokyo, 2003
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2003
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At the launch of his autobiography, 2003
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