It might have been his world-class football skills that first broughtDavid Beckham to our attention, but since making his debut for the England squad back in 1996, the Leyton-born sportsman has racked up an impressive list of extracurricular achievements:underwear model (and designer), style icon, one half of Britain's most illustrious power couple alongside his wife Victoria, global heartthrob, committed dad-of-four. No small feat for a man man who's just turned 40 - something he's celebrating with his hat-trick GQ cover this month.
However, we're here to talk about his style. What's great about Beckham is that he's one of the few A-list guys that isn't afraid to experiment with his look - and he rarely uses a stylist to help him out. In fact, you'll often find Beckham turning-out the big fashion and grooming trends way ahead of the menswear masses. The man bun, the gentleman's buzzcut, the summer pool slider - Becks called them all first.
Don't be fooled into thinking he's a one-trick pony - while he regularly switches up his haircut and wardrobe, he anchors his more experimental fashion moments by really knowing his way around a suit. Whether slipping into black tie on the red carpet or looking sharp in a Prince of Wales suit at Wimbledon, Beckham's tailoring game is just as good as his clout on the pitch.
That being said, while he looks stellar suited-up, he also has a knack for making the most basic of sportswear items look superb. Even when he's juggling a suitcase in one hand, Harper Beckham in the other and avoiding the paparazzi through LAX, you can bet he'll still be looking fresh in the most simple of sports-luxe get-ups: a white T-shirt, shorts, trainers and a snapback.
Want to know how Beckham does it? See his best style moments below, then we break down how to get his look.
A suit is your battle armour
While it's always good to experiment with trends, nothing beats the power of a well-cut suit. Do as Beckham does and repurpose your workwear suit for smart-casual occasions by pairing it up with a fresh pair of white trainers and a block-colour T-shirt.
Try a statement tie
If, like Beckham, you tend to stick to classic suit colours and cuts, you'll want to knot-on something bolder underneath your collar. This doesn't mean breaking-out anything too audacious - keep the tones complementary and try a subtle print such as a monochrome pin-dot or a Repp stripe.
All-black everything
When it comes to his downtime attire, you'll generally find that Beckham favours one colour above all others: black. Not only does the colour give the impression of an instant slim-down, you'll probably find you already own a lot of the capsule basics needed to nail this look - a leather biker jacket, a basic black T-shirt, a wool top-coat. Our tip? Do as Beckham does and anchor everything to a pair of slim-fit black jeans - and a pair of beautifully patinated dark brown boots.
Don't just stick with the same old haircut
The man bun, the buzz cut, the side-sweep, the modern mullet (really) - just some of the haircuts we've seriously enjoyed seeing Beckham sport. If you've been guilty of carrying the same style above your shoulders for the past few years, it's about time you booked yourself in for a more 2015-friendly chop.
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