But that certainly didn't mean that Victoria Beckham had to fly solo as she attended the 2013 Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards at London's Claridge's Hotel on Tuesday evening.
The 39-year-old designer was accompanied by her handsome teenage son Brooklyn, 14, as she picked up the coveted Special Contribution to British Fashion award at the star-studded event.
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Sealed
with a kiss: Victoria Beckham treated her eldest son Brooklyn, 14, to a
huge kiss on the cheek as she celebrated her win at the Harper's Bazaar
Women of the Year Awards on Tuesday night
Proud
as punch: The 39-year-old designer couldn't hide her delight at
receiving the coveted Special Contribution to British Fashion award, and
chose to share her big moment with her dapper son
Picture
perfect: Brooklyn proved you can never be too old for a cuddle from
your mum as the pair celebrated backstage at the ceremony
Handsome
date: Victoria Beckham was accompanied by her teenage son Brooklyn, 14,
as she attended the 2013 Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards at
London's Claridge's Hotel on Tuesday evening
And in a touching display of affection after the ceremony drew to a close, the fashion superstar celebrated her win by treating Brooklyn to a huge kiss on the cheek.
Gazing at the aspiring footballer adoringly, Victoria looked proud as punch at the distinguished young man her eldest child had grown up to be.
While his mum wasn't shy in showing her feelings, Brooklyn appeared to have taken his red carpet cue from dad David, and preferred to opt for a nonchalant grin as he posed up a storm outside the bash.
Simple
and sophisticated: The 39-year-old fashion designer looked effortlessly
chic in a plunging black gown as she mingled with the great and good of
the fashion world
It's
all relative: Cuddling up on the red carpet as they made their way into
the bash, the mother-son duo made for an adorable pair as they
affectionately embraced while posing for photographs together
Gazing
at the aspiring footballer adoringly, Victoria looked proud as punch at
the distinguished young man her eldest child had grown up to be
Classic
LBD: Showing off her typically impeccable style credentials, Victoria
opted for a simple, yet sophisticated, full-length black gown for the
star-studded occasion
Another
to add to the collection: Victoria's Special Contribution to Fashion
award rounded off a stellar year for the British designer
Featuring a daring plunging neckline, the chic ensemble showed off a hint of the mother-of-four's toned midriff with a cheeky cutaway design under the bust.
Wearing her long dark brunette locks poker straight and swept over her shoulder, the former singer accentuated her striking features with smokey eye make-up and bronze lips, while completing her look with dazzling diamond drop earrings.
Style
must run in the family: Featuring a daring plunging neckline, the chic
ensemble showed off a hint of the mother-of-four's toned midriff with a
cheeky cutaway design under the bust
Preened
to perfection: Wearing her long dark brunette locks poker straight and
swept over her shoulder, the former singer accentuated her striking
features with smokey eye make-up and bronze lips
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree: The teenager looked the spitting image of his father as he posed for a solo snap
And Victoria certainly wasn't let down in the sartorial stakes by her dapper son, who appeared to have picked up a few fashion tips along the way from his stylish parents.
Looking cool, calm and confident as he posed up a storm alongside his mother, Brooklyn cut a slick figure in an immaculately tailored black suit, which he teamed with a matching tie and a crisp white shirt.
Completing his look, the sporty teen wore his hair gelled up into a stylish quiff, while accessorising with a poppy on his lapel and black leather lace-up shoes.
Picking up tips from his parents: Looking cool,
calm and confidant as he posed up a storm alongside his mother, Brooklyn
cut a slick figure in an immaculately tailored black suit, which he
teamed with a matching tie and a crisp white shirt
From one fashionista to the next: Victoria no
doubt exchanged style tips with winner of the International designer
award, Frida Giannini
Impeccable pair: Colin Firth looked dapper as he
showed off his newly-slimline figure in a slick black suit, while his
wife Livia was the picture of elegance in a black floor-length high-neck
gown with a satin bodice
Her turn in the spotlight! Livia picked up the Green Award for her environmental efforts
Victoria and Brooklyn were joined on the red carpet by the great and good of the fashion and showbiz worlds, including Oscar-winning British actor Colin Firth and his wife Livia, who picked up the Green Award.
The King's Speech star looked dapper as he showed off his newly-slimline figure in a slick black suit, while his Italian wife was the picture of elegance in a black floor-length high-neck gown with a satin bodice.
Rita Ora certainly commanded attention as she hit the red carpet, showing off newly-dyed platinum locks that were so bright they were almost white.
Blonde ambition: Rita Ora certainly commanded
attention as she hit the red carpet, showing off newly-dyed platinum
locks that were so bright they were almost white
Dressed to impress: Shunning her usual penchant
for outlandish ensembles, the 22-year-old singer chose to show off her
incredible hourglass curves in a simple oatmeal-coloured gown with
dramatic fishtail detailing
Stylish pair: Rita was presented with her Harper's Bazaar award by fashion designer Jonathan Saunders
On top of the world: The London-based singer looked positively giddy as she posed with her gong after the ceremony
In with the in crowd: Tinie Tempah, Rita Ora, Stella McCartney and Natalia Vodianova posed together backstage at the ceremony
Shunning her usual penchant for outlandish ensembles, the 22-year-old singer chose to show off her incredible hourglass curves in a simple oatmeal-coloured gown with dramatic fishtail detailing.
Injecting a welcome pop of colour to her outfit, the How We Do hitmaker completed her look with a slick of rouge lipstick and dazzling winged eyeliner as she collected her Musician award.
Cate Blanchett opted for understated elegance with her choice of outfit, choosing
a simple khaki full-length gown, while wearing her blonde locks swept into a chic chignon.
Effortless elegance: Cate Blanchett opted for
understated elegance with her choice of outfit, choosing a simple khaki
full-length gown, while wearing her blonde locks swept into a chic
chignon
Dare to bare: When the Hollywood actress turned
around to show off her look, she revealed a daring cutaway scooped back
and a brave thigh-high split
But when the Hollywood star - who won the International Actress award - turned around to show off her look, she revealed a daring cutaway scooped back and a brave thigh-high split.
Russian model Natalia Vodianova, winner of the Philanthropist accolade, chose a black and cobalt-cut out number, while British actress Ruth Wilson opted for a quirky and futuristic multicoloured flared shift dress with a sheer cutaway to accentuate her slim waist.
The Saturdays singer Mollie King's ensemble was well-intentioned but made for an unusual look, with the ladylike and prim tweed midi-skirt and Victorian-style top contrasting dramatically with her completely sheer plunging panel at the front of her outfit.
Model behaviour: Russian model Natalia Vodianova chose a black and cobalt-cut out number with a fishtail hem
From one icon to another: Fashion designer
Stella McCartney presented Natalia Vodianova with her Philanthropist of
the Year accolade 
Sheer daring: Ruth Wilson opted for a quirky and
futuristic multicoloured flared shift dress with a sheer cutaway, while
Mollie King's ladylike and prim tweed midi-skirt and Victorian-style
top featured a plunging panel
Who knew they were friends? Representing the
boys, Luther actor Idris Elba looked typically dapper in a sky blue wool
coat as he posed alongside Gillian Anderson on the red carpet
Showbiz pals: Mollie was chatting to model Tali Lennox inside the ceremony
He's the man! Idris Elba looked thrilled with his Man of the Year award as he posed after the ceremony
Sealed with a kiss: Ruth Wilson treated the actor to a smooch after presenting him with his award
Representing the boys, Luther actor Idris Elba looked typically dapper in a sky blue wool coat as he posed alongside Gillian Anderson on the red carpet before collecting his Man of the Year gong.
Meanwhile, Sir Mick Jagger cut a dapper figure in a maroon silk blazer and crisp white shirt as he posed on the red carpet with his long-term partner, L'Wren Scott.
The fashion designer - who won the Tastemaker award - showed off her toned porcelain legs in a delicate kimono-style red and white dress, featuring a daring thigh-high split, as she posed up a storm alongside her rocker beau.
A very stylish date night: Sir Mick Jagger cut a
dapper figure in a maroon silk blazer and crisp white shirt as he posed
on the red carpet with his long-term partner, L'Wren Scott
The thigh's the limit! The fashion designer
showed off her toned porcelain legs in a delicate kimono-style red and
white dress, featuring a daring thigh-high split, as she posed up a
storm alongside her rocker beau
No wonder she's smiling: The designer picked up the Tastemaker award at the star-studded event
Actress Naomie Harris added a touch of Hollywood glamour to the proceedings, showcasing her slim frame in an elegant plunging midi-dress, featuring daring sheer bra detail at the cleavage.
The 37-year-old star completed her positively showstopping look with towering strappy shoe boots, and wore her raven locks swept back from her neck to show off the design of her striking gown in all its glory as she collected the British actress accolade.
Model Jodie Kidd also made sure to command attention as she rocked the red carpet at Claridge's, standing out from the crowd in a high-necked monochrome maxi gown, featuring daring sheer panelling.
Taking the plunge: Actress Naomie Harris added a
touch of Hollywood glamour to the proceedings, showcasing her slim
frame in an elegant plunging midi-dress, featuring daring sheer bra
detail at the cleavage
Dare to bare: The 37-year-old star wore her
raven locks swept back from her neck to show off the design of her
striking gown in all its glory
Talented twosome: Naomie was presented with her British Actress of the Year award by film director Andy Serkis
Straight out of Downton: Hugh Bonneville rocked a spot of tweed as he posed with his partner Lulu Williams
Elsewhere, fellow model Tali Lennox - the daughter of legendary singer Annie Lennox - turned on the glamour in a midnight blue beaded strapless gown, which she teamed with an ornate headpiece and unusual voluminous plaited locks.
American actress Gillian Anderson opted for full-on gothic glamour as she hit the red carpet in the capital, dazzling in a black satin splayed-hem gown with floral embellishment.
British supermodel Jourdan Dunn proved the much-lauded Cara Delevingne is by no means the only catwalk queen in London as she collected the Model award, while the creators, producers and cast of Downton Abbey took home the Special Contribution gong.
Magic in monochrome: British supermodel Jourdan
Dunn dazzled on the red carpet in a striking black and white ensemble as
she picked up the Model award
Leggy lovely: Supermodel Alek Wek impressed in a red floral dress and black strappy heels
Cara who? Jourdan proved Ms Delevingne is by no means the only catwalk queen in London as she collected her award
Champion: Jourdan accepted her award from rapper Tinie Tempah, with the pair posing together for a cute snap after the ceremony
Harper’s Bazaar editor-in-chief Justine Picardie said: 'The annual Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards are a timely reminder of the incredible achievements that women have made in the worlds of fashion, art, business, books, philanthropy, film and theatre.
'This year’s winners are all truly remarkable, with talents and ambitions that are matched by their heartfelt commitment and compassion.’
The 2013 Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards were held in association with Estée Lauder, Audemars Piguet and Selfridges & Co.
The December issue of Harper’s Bazaar, on sale 7 November, features interviews with the 2013 Women of the Year award winners.
Monochrome magic: Jodie Kidd opted for a
high-necked monochrome maxi gown, featuring daring sheer panelling,
while fellow Tali Lennox turned on the glamour in a midnight blue beaded
strapless gown
Making a statement: American actress Gillian
Anderson opted for full-on gothic glamour as she hit the red carpet in
the capital, dazzling in a black satin splayed-hem gown with floral
embellishment
Lights, camera, action! The actress will no
doubt be pleased she decided to wear a slip under her gown so she didn't
fall victim to the brutal flash of the camera
Suited and booted: Fashion designer Tom Ford looked great in his smart two-piece, crisp white shirt and tie
Sharp thinker: Aerin Lauder was named Businesswoman of the Year at the awards
2013 HARPER'S BAZAAR WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS - FULL LIST OF WINNERS
Gillian Anderson – Television Icon
Victoria Beckham – Special Contribution to British Fashion
Cate Blanchett – International Actress
Jourdan Dunn – Model
Idris Elba – Man of the Year
Livia Firth – Green Award
Frida Giannini – International Designer
Naomie Harris – British Actress
Aerin Lauder – Businesswoman
Rita Ora – Musician
JK Rowling – Inspiration
L’Wren Scott – Tastemaker
The creators, producers and cast of Downton Abbey – Special Contribution
Natalia Vodianova - Philanthropist
Victoria Beckham – Special Contribution to British Fashion
Cate Blanchett – International Actress
Jourdan Dunn – Model
Idris Elba – Man of the Year
Livia Firth – Green Award
Frida Giannini – International Designer
Naomie Harris – British Actress
Aerin Lauder – Businesswoman
Rita Ora – Musician
JK Rowling – Inspiration
L’Wren Scott – Tastemaker
The creators, producers and cast of Downton Abbey – Special Contribution
Natalia Vodianova - Philanthropist
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