Last night, frenzy swept Twitter as Elle Magazine (@ElleUK) revealed that they had appointed their first ever solo male cover model. The questions were endless: who could it be? Why is a women's fashion magazine putting a man on the cover? Will it be fashion? Will it be hot?
The name quickly emerged as one of Britain's most loved men: David Beckham. Now, opinion was divided. What on earth was a footballer doing on the cover of our magazine? The other side was positive, as 50% of the Beckham force, David has gone from strength to strength since the beginning of his footballing career, now heavily involved in fashion with an advertising campaign for Armani Underwear under his belt, he also has a bodywear range for H&M out in stores, for which he is the face.
The question remains: Why David? Why not Tom Ford? Why not Raf Simons, the newest addition to the Dior force? Why not someone who screams FASHION? I think Elle have made a fantastic choice, David Beckham is known, he is loved, he is admired, he is a father, he is a husband. He is someone women can look at, and look up to simultaneously, a quality few men have. David Beckham and Elle joined forces in LA last night to create something new and exciting, to mark a milestone in the magazines history. The result? We'll have to wait and see. I for one, cannot wait.
