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[lang_en]By Jess Cartner-Morley (The Guardian)

The British shopping public ratified Victoria Beckham’s successful debut as a fashion designer at Selfridges yesterday. The presence of her name on the shop floor alongside such greats as Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood and John Galliano was quite an achievement for a designer who unveiled her first collection of dresses just three months ago. More impressive still was the fact that by 3pm on its first day on sale only three dresses were left unsold.

Beckham and her backer, Simon Fuller, have sought to maximise the excitement that has surrounded The Dress Collection since it launched to unexpected rave reviews at New York fashion week by limiting production in the first season to an extremely exclusive 400 dresses worldwide. Gossip about whether Beckham had expert help from Roland Mouret in designing the collection – an accusation both she and Mouret have repeatedly denied – has served only to fuel interest.

Selfridges, which bought 58 of the dresses, has exclusive selling rights until next month, when dresses go on sale in Harrods, as well as Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus in the USA, and Restir in Tokyo. Selfridges has received 17 dresses so far, which it split between its London and Manchester stores.

Remaining on the rail yesterday afternoon were one strapless, hourglass evening dress in a size eight – retailing at a cool £1,920 – and two simple black silk sequined shifts with soft fabric belts, in sizes 12 and 14, for £1,390. While Beckham was mid-flight home to America, a waiting list had already begun for styles arriving in February.[/lang_en]

[lang_es]YO soy una mujer que ha amado la moda desde que tengo uso de razon, y a través de los años siempre soñé con crear una colección de vestidos que exprese mi estilo personal y abrace la forma femenina. En estos 10 primeros vestidos, diseñé prendas cuyo objetivo es hacer que la mujer se sienta segura de si misma y con estilo por tiempo indeterminado.

Hemos tenido en cuenta cada detalle, desde la telas hasta su composicion con cada pieza trabajada para resaltar la figura de la mujer. He disfrutado mucho cada etapa y momento de este proceso. Me siento bendecida por poder hacer lo que amo y estoy inmensurablemente agradecida por esta oportunidad y por el apoyo que estoy recibiendo. Gracias por compartir mi sueño y mi pasion verdadera. Esta primera coleccion ha sido toda una vida en su proceso. Espero ustedes disfruten vestirla tanto como yo ame crearla.[/lang_es]

[lang_en]Following a trip to New York to celebrate Thanksgiving weekend with pals Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, it’s back to business this week for Victoria Beckham.

The former Spice Girl left husband David and their children Christmas shopping in the Big Apple while she flew to London for the launch of her dress collection this week.

The capsule line of ten slender, calf-length, fitted creations was greeted with excitement when she unveiled the range during New York fashion week in September.

Members of the fashion press were impressed with the luxurious fabrics and attention to detail, which includes lightweight internal corsetry to help create a flattering silhouette. And now Posh, who has previously colaborated on denim and sunglasses ranges, is ready to share her couture designs wtih shoppers.

Available from her website on Monday, December 1, and Selfridges two days later, the dresses retail for between £600 and £1,900.[/lang_en]

[lang_en]Can you spot the inside joke in this video of the celebrity designer’s debut dress line? Think shopping bags, think Marc Jacobs. It goes live at www.victoriabeckhamcollection.com on December 1.

Click here for the video![/lang_en]