Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 25, 2025 · Entertainment

Beckham Brothers: From Runways to Ryder Cup - Identical Looks, Divergent Paths

David and Brooklyn Beckham look identical with their rugged beards as the footballer attended the BOSS show in Milan after his estranged son was humiliated at Ryder Cup match in NYC

BECKHAM BOMBSHELL: David's Son Brooklyn Struggles on Golf Course, While Dad Scores Big with BOSS Collection

In a tale of two Beckhams, David, 50, is killing it in the fashion world, while his son Brooklyn, 26, is struggling to find his footing - or should we say, his swing? The former England captain and his famous offspring have been making headlines this week, but for vastly different reasons.

On one hand, David is basking in the glory of his second co-designed capsule collection with BOSS, which he showcased at Milan Fashion Week. The dashing dad looked absolutely dapper as he strutted down the catwalk in a brown velvet blazer and tailored trousers, exuding the same effortless style that has made him a fashion icon.

David added another string to his creative bow as he attended the BOSS show in Milan on Thursday after launching his second co-designed capsule collection with the brand

But on the other hand, Brooklyn's attempt to follow in his father's footsteps - literally, in this case - ended in embarrassment at the Ryder Cup celebrity golf match in New York. The poor boy was absolutely hammered by fans at the Bethpage Black golf course in Farmingdale, with many mocking his "lack of talent" and describing his game as a "terrible" display.

Despite their estrangement, it's clear that Brooklyn is desperate to emulate his famous father - after all, who wouldn't want to be as charming, handsome, and talented as David Beckham? And in an effort to do just that, he's even grown a beard, making him look eerily like his dad. But alas, it seems that golf just isn't his thing.

Meanwhile, David is having the time of his life, promoting his new BOSS collection with a series of sizzling ads and campaigns. And it's not hard to see why - after all, who wouldn't want to work with Hugo Boss' CEO, Daniel Grieder? The former footballer even took to Instagram to share a cheeky snap of himself posing in nothing but his underwear on the balcony of his hotel room, captioning it "Buongiorno Milano ❤️ I promise I'm wearing BOSS @boss (boxers emoji)".

In contrast Brooklyn won't be adding golfer to his list of varied career choices after being humiliated at the Ryder Cup celebrity golf match in New York on Wednesday

But David's trip to Milan was all about business - and boy, did he bring it! His latest capsule collection with BOSS is a stunning collaboration that showcases the former footballer's personal style in a big way. From sleek suits to bomber jackets, polos, T-shirts, and accessories, every item in the collection screams "David Beckham".

And it's not just about looks - David has also worked closely with BOSS to create a collection that is both stylish and comfortable. As he explained, "I love this time of year, the layering, accessories and clothes that are stylish yet comfortable... With my second collection with BOSS, we've put a strong focus on textures and materials that give classic pieces a fresh, modern feel."

But what really sets David's collection apart is its versatility. As Marco Falcioni, SVP of Creative Direction at BOSS, explained, "We were incredibly excited to work with David again for this second chapter of BECKHAM x BOSS... The collection presents a natural evolution of our debut collaboration. It lets David's personal style shine through, while keeping a classic BOSS feeling at its core."

Even had David and Brooklyn been on speaking terms, the former footballer wouldn't have been able to watch his son at the golf game as he was needed in Italy to promote his BOSS line

And it seems that the campaign has been a huge success - with a 360-degree marketing approach that includes billboards in major global cities, store installations, and pop-ups. Shot by the legendary Mert and Marcus, the visuals are simply stunning, showcasing David's effortless style in a grand setting.

So while Brooklyn may have bombed on the golf course, David is definitely winning when it comes to fashion - and we can't help but wonder what's next for this talented (and handsome) duo?

After touching down in Milan, the football ace, 50, shared a shirtless selfie cheekily captioned: 'Buongiorno Milano ¿¿ I promise I'm wearing BOSS @boss (boxers emoji)'

Later in the day, David cut a dapper figure in a brown velvet blazer and tailored trousers as he joined Hugo Boss' CEO, Daniel Grieder, atthe brand's show during Milan Fashion Week

The star appeared in high spirits as he led the front row for the brand's Women's Spring/Summer 2026 collection

Joining him on the front row were Corey Mylchreest, Ishaan Khattar, and Daniel Grieder (pictured L-R)

David beamed broadly as the models paraded the new collection down the runway

Boris Becker and his wife Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro also attended the fashion show, joining a slew of A-list guests on the front row

Alex Scott and Jess Glynne posed up a storm for the cameras in front of a lavish BOSS display

Teo Van Den Broeke (left) and Luke Day (right) also cut stylish figures as they joined the front row ahead of the star-studded show

Ashley Graham flaunted her enviable curves in a chocolate brown figure-hugging dress as she stormed the catwalk

Meanwhile, David's lookalike son Romeo, 23, took to his Instagram Story on Wednesday to share a slew of mirror selfies (including this hoody snap)

In another mirror selfie taken earlier on in the day, the model showcased his chest and arm tattoos in a white vest top and grey jogging bottoms