David Beckham Is Elle's First Male Cover Star

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David Beckham has starred in a traffic-stopping billboard campaign in his pants, but when it comes to fashion magazine covers, it's usually Victoria that can be found striking a pose.

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However, it looks like VB has been teaching her husband some cover star tricks. David Beckham stars on the front of Elle July issue as the publication's first ever male cover star.

Dressed in a cut-off grey sweatshirt, Becks shows off his inked arms and slicked-back hair on the cover shot for the magazine. Frankly, we think he looks like a natural, although we never realised he had quite this many tattoos...

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So how do you rate Elle's Becks edition? Let us know in a comment and to hear from the man himself, watch the magazine's behind-the-scenes interview with David.

See more from David's other half in our gallery below:

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  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>1997</strong> When she was known for her 'Posh Spice' persona, Victoria Beckham sported a signature sleek brown bob. She also showed off her trademark finger point at the MTV Movie Awards in 1997.

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>1999</strong> By 1999, Posh had chopped off the bob in favour of short and fringed, which she showed off at a birthday party for David Furnish.

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>February 2000</strong> Victoria's crop went spikier - and lighter - when she hit the catwalk for Maria Grachvogel at London Fashion Week in February 2000.

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>October 2000</strong> Come the Elle Style Awards in October 2000, and Victoria made a foray into big, bouncy extensions (which get decidedly better over time).

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>September 2001</strong> A duet with Dane Bowers and a slot at Radio 1's One Big Sunday saw Victoria enter a (thankfully brief) headband and dip-dye era.

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>March 2002</strong> Blonde highlights started creeping in at the Pride of Britain Awards in March 2002 (but all eyes were on that statement choker, anyway...)

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>May 2003</strong> A sexy yet elegant half updo worked wonders for Ms Beckham at the MTV Movie Awards in 2003.

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>April 2004</strong> Making a stand with their first public appearance after those Rebecca Loos allegations, Victoria upped the glamour with blonde highlights and statement lippie.

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>October 2005</strong> From the eye-catching choker and revealing turquoise dress, to the tousled long-layered hairdo, Victoria went all-out in the glamour stakes at the Swarovski Fashion Rocks event in Monaco in 2005.

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>June 2006</strong> Sealing her position as "Queen Wag" at the World Cup in 2006, Victoria showed off a sexy bedhead, which teamed well with her tiny denim hotpants and vest.

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>September 2006</strong> By the Marc Jacobs spring/summer 2007 show in New York, gone were Victoria's long extensions and in was the new stylish "Pob" (Posh bob, remember?).

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>October 2006</strong> The Pob continued to wow as Victoria showed it off with a fabulous white dress and signature oversized sunnies at the Chanel spring/summer 2007 show in Paris.

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>March 2007</strong> Victoria took The Sport Industry Awards at Old Billingsgate Market in London as the perfect opportunity to unveil her daring white-blonde 'long-crop'.

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>June 2007</strong> Victoria went from Fashion Show fabulousness to vampy vixen at the MTV Movie Awards in June 2007.

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>September 2007</strong> But not to worry, by the time Fashion Week rolled round again, the Pob had returned and made an appearance at the Oscar de la Renta show.

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>May 2008</strong> A twisted updo, bejewelled dress and bright red lips were the order of the night at the Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York.

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>June 2008</strong> Slick and sleek, Victoria showed off the cropped side-sweep at the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York.

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>July 2008</strong> At the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles, Victoria hit the red carpet with a matching-coloured hairdo set in a high chignon (accessorised with sunnies, of course).

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>September 2008</strong> A defining moment in Posh's hair history, she showed off a very short and very daring brunette crop at the Marc Jacobs spring/summer 2009 show in New York - and totally nailed it.

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>May 2009</strong> The crop grew into another take on a side-swept short 'do at the Costume Institute Gala in 2009.

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>August 2009</strong> For her appearance on American Idol in 2009, Victoria added some volume into her short tresses with a little backcomb at the roots.

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>September 2009</strong> Victoria Beckham showcased a feathery bob as she posed for photographers at the launch of the Adidas Originals by Originals David Beckham clothing line in LA.

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>September 2009</strong> For Fashion's Night Out during the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Spring 2010 Collections, Victoria rocked strong, smouldering makeup and a hairdo full of attitude to match.

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>March 2010</strong> Victoria was elegant and sophisticated at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party working a stylish updo that barely needed accessorising.

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>April 2010</strong> Out and about in New York, Victoria proved she can do sexy, laid-back chic with a cool scruffy bun.

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>May 2010</strong> We love the cute wavy bob Victoria chose for the LG Fashion Touch Launch Party in LA.

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>April 2011</strong> For the hottest ticket in British high society history (yes, the Royal Wedding), Victoria chose a sleek ponytail teamed with a navy fascinator.

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>May 2011</strong> While pregnant with little Harper, Posh supported manager Simon Fuller as he was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, for which she worked straight, sleek, brunette hair.

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

  • Victoria Beckham hair evolution

    <strong>November 2011</strong> All eyes were on Victoria's elegant bun as she stepped out on the British Fashion Awards red carpet at The Savoy in London.

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RichelleRichie
Act like a Lady, Think like a Boss
03:24 AM on 05/30/2012
I think Elle did a great job capturing his manliness while still giving him an editorial look at the same time. I love his cover.
06:07 PM on 05/29/2012
God, they are truly vile.
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SeanMartin
Everything in moderation.
11:17 AM on 05/29/2012
Really terrible cover photo.

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