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VB Rocks was a fashion line designed by Victoria Beckham for Rock and Republic.

Victoria Beckham English businesswoman, fashion designer and singer

Victoria Caroline Beckham is an English businesswoman, fashion designer and former singer. In the late 1990s, Beckham rose to fame with the all-female pop group Spice Girls, and was dubbed Posh Spice by the July 1996 issue of the British music magazine Top of the Pops. After the Spice Girls split, she was signed to Virgin Records and Telstar Records and had four UK Top 10 singles. Her first release, "Out of Your Mind", reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart.

Rock and Republic American jeans brand

Rock & Republic is an American jeans brand founded by Michael Ball in 2002. Ball is a cyclist who gained design experience by creating his cycling team's uniforms. Rock & Republic's line of jeans and casual wear "VB Rocks" is designed by singer Victoria Beckham.

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In 2004, after ending her music career, Victoria Beckham teamed up with Rock and Republic to design her own line of jeans. The original jeans were designed for women to 'lift their bum'. Different types of washes were used and Victoria's Crown logo was put on the back pocket. The jeans were high-end, retailing for $300.

Jeans trousers often made from denim or dungaree cloth

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The first jeans (originally 2 designs) and T-shirt (with the VB logo) were released in the UK right before the Christmas Shopping Season. Later the line was released in Japan and finally the U.S.. In late 2005, Victoria had her first fashion show with her designs on the runway. These included jackets, T-shirts, jeans, and skirts; all of which have yet to be released to the public. In 2006, VB Rocks expanded to include a full women's line, children's wear, and men's jeans.

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As of 2008, the line has since been discontinued. But Victoria continues to design fashion today. [1]

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