Beckhams named on American best dressed list

Beckhams have hit Vanity Fair magazine's list of the best dressed people in the world.

David and Victoria are one of just 10 couples named in the annual fashion poll.

They rub shoulders in the magazine with other best dressed couples such as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, and Viscount and Viscountess Linley.

Explaining why Mr and Mrs Beckham are on the list, the Vanity Fair says: "Because the whole is greater than the sum of the parts."

David cited Steve McQueen as his style icon¹, while Victoria opted² for the epitomy of elegance³, Audrey Hepburn.

The 68th annual best-dressed list for the New York-produced magazine was based on a poll of fashion industry experts.

Other Brits in the list include actress Tilda Swinton and heiress Jemima Khan.

The latest edition of Vanity Fair magazine goes on sale in the UK on Friday.