Harper Beckham may have suffered an early setback in her ambitious business plans, but the 14-year-old still looked every bit the future star as she stepped out for a stylish evening with her older brother Romeo Beckham.
The youngest child of David Beckham and Victoria Beckham shared a rare glimpse into her private life this week, posting a sweet snap alongside her brother Romeo Beckham on Instagram. Romeo later reshared the image to his own followers, with fans quick to gush over the close sibling bond.
Fresh from making his Met Gala debut in New York, Romeo looked sharp in a black tuxedo, while Harper appeared relaxed and happy despite reports that her upcoming beauty empire has already hit an unexpected obstacle.
The teenager is reportedly preparing to launch her first skincare and beauty line later this year — a Gen Z and Gen Alpha-focused range heavily inspired by South Korean cosmetics. The project, named HIKU BY Harper, had already been trademarked in the UK, with the Beckham family quietly laying the groundwork for months.
But according to reports, Harper’s plans ran into trouble in the United States after the US Patent and Trademark Office issued an “initial refusal” over the brand name. Officials reportedly argued the title could be confused with existing trademarks already registered for beauty and toiletry products.
The Beckhams are now said to have six months to appeal the decision.
The setback comes just days after Victoria emotionally revealed that Harper’s difficult battle with acne was the driving force behind the young teen’s passion for skincare.
Speaking on Emma Grede’s Aspire podcast, Victoria admitted Harper had become “really struggling with her skin” after experimenting with unsuitable beauty products at a young age.
Victoria explained: “She used to have beautiful skin, but like all young girls she was enticed by beauty brands and she was putting a lot of product on her face that was not suitable for her skin.”
The fashion mogul said Harper eventually needed professional dermatology treatment after her skin became “really, really bad.”
But rather than knocking her confidence, the experience reportedly inspired Harper to help other young people facing the same struggles. Victoria recalled her daughter telling her: “I want to create a brand because I know what I want and I don’t want other people to have to go through what I have been through.”
The proud mum also revealed Harper had already started creating detailed PowerPoint presentations for the business, showing just how seriously she was taking the idea despite being only 14 years old.
Victoria said: “I’m so proud of all my children, but Harper is very ambitious.”
The Beckham family have long been known for carefully protecting their children’s names and future brands, with Victoria famously trademarking Harper’s name for products including clothing, beauty items and toys when she was just five years old.
Experts at the time described the move as highly unusual, saying most celebrities only trademark names once careers are already established — but many saw it as another example of the Beckhams planning years ahead for their children’s futures.
