Years before the seeming entirety of the fashion world followed the siren call of the long bob, Victoria Beckham had made it her signature cut, sticking with it through her evolution from Spice Girls pop confection to sleek Marc Jacobs muse with steadfast devotion. In 2008, came a Mia Farrow–esque pixie—following which she expertly grew out her hair into a brand new look: the ample chestnut mane that has made the designer her own best brand ambassador in recent years. Swept over one shoulder, falling into windswept pieces, or loosely woven into a side plait, Beckham’s healthy waves—much like her design aesthetic—telegraph both modern femininity and restrained glamour. In honor of her fall collection in New York City today, here are six good arguments for going to great lengths.
Victoria Beckham finally tells us why she never smiles: