Is Posh the new Imelda Marcos? Victoria Beckham's tweet reveals the shoe mountain she's donating to charity for Philippine victims

By Jason Chester

PUBLISHED: 10:16 EST, 21 November 2013 | UPDATED: 08:58 EST, 22 November 2013

She is rarely seen in the same outfit twice.

But if anyone doubted the sheer size of Victoria Beckham’s extensive clothing collection, they have only to look at the mountain of shoes she has hauled from her wardrobe.

The 39-year-old former Spice Girl and her husband David are donating thousands of pounds worth of designer clothes to their local charity shop to raise cash for victims of Typhoon Haiyan.


The couple have handed over boxes full of their old clothes and shoes to a British Red Cross shop in Chelsea, west London, to help fund the charity’s work in the Philippines.

 

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Mrs Beckham yesterday tweeted a picture of the enormous shoe collection, along with a shot of her wearing jeans, a grey top and white trainers sitting in a cardboard box surrounded by other boxes.

The cast-offs, which are due to go on sale Friday at 11am, includes hundreds of pairs of Victoria’s shoes, which are UK sizes four and five,  and many of David’s signature baseball caps. 

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Move aside, Imedla! The fashion designer had numerous pairs of envy-inducing Manolo Blahniks among her collection

Move aside, Imedla! The fashion designer had numerous pairs of envy-inducing Manolo Blahniks among her collection

Full to the brim: The Red Cross shop has been filled with the couple's close ahead of the sale at 11am on Friday

Full to the brim: The Red Cross shop has been filled with the couple's clothes ahead of the sale at 11am on Friday

Memorabilia: A lot of the items are from Victoria's days as a Spice Girl
Memorabilia: A lot of the items are from Victoria's days as a Spice Girl

Memorabilia: A lot of the items are from Victoria's days as a Spice Girl

Mayhem: Hundreds of people are expected to descend on the shop to pick up the clothes

Mayhem: Hundreds of people are expected to descend on the shop to pick up the clothes

They have also donated their famous matching Dickensian outfits worn at the Venice Film Festival in 2006.

Posting the fun snaps on her Twitter page, Victoria wrote: 'Proud to support @BritishRedCross #ShopDrop Donating clothes for #Haiyan survivors.'

Suits designed by the Beckhams’ close pals Dolce and Gabbana will also go on sale alongside clothes and shoes from designers Jimmy Choo, and Roberto Cavalli.

His and hers: It's not just Victoria's clothes which are up for sale- David has also donated
His and hers: It's not just Victoria's clothes which are up for sale- David has also donated

His and hers: It's not just Victoria's clothes which are up for sale- David has also donated

In her shoes: Fans will be able to get their hands on Victoria's footwear - which are sizes four and five

In her shoes: Fans will be able to get their hands on Victoria's footwear - which are sizes four and five

Memory lane: A vest featuring the name of the Beckham's three sons is also available

Memory lane: A vest featuring the name of the Beckham's three sons is also available  

Show of support: Victoria was on hand to support close friend Eva Longoria at the Global Gift Gala in London on Tuesday evening

Show of support: Victoria was on hand to support close friend Eva Longoria at the Global Gift Gala in London on Tuesday evening

I made this: Victoria Beckham wore one of her own designs when she attended the Global Gift Gala in London this week. All proceeds from the event went to charity
I made this: Victoria Beckham wore one of her own designs when she attended the Global Gift Gala in London this week. All proceeds from the event went to charity

I made this: Victoria Beckham wore one of her own designs when she attended the Global Gift Gala in London this week. All proceeds from the event went to charity 

  
 

Victoria, who is said to have spent the weekend sorting through her posh threads, urged others to follow her example and donate their old clothes.

She said: ‘Typhoon Haiyan has devastated the Philippines, killing thousands and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless. The British Red Cross is now carrying out an enormous humanitarian relief project to help all those people in desperate need.

‘David and I are supporting the Red Cross Shop Drop for the Philippines campaign and we urge everyone in Britain to do the same.

Model pals: Victoria launched her exclusive Quincy accessories collection at Selfridges on Wednesday evening

Model pals: Victoria launched her exclusive Quincy accessories collection at Selfridges on Wednesday evening

Meanwhile: David Beckham is currently in Shanghai while he promotes his latest range of underwear for high-street chain H&M

Meanwhile: David Beckham is currently in Shanghai while he promotes his latest range of underwear for high-street chain H&M;

Plenty to smile about: The former footballer is busy promoting his latest venture while the family prepare to move to a larger property in London
Plenty to smile about: The former footballer is busy promoting his latest venture while the family prepare to move to a larger property in London

Plenty to smile about: The former footballer is busy promoting his latest venture while the family prepare to move to a larger property in London

Becks appeal: David Beckham is the centre of attention, as always, at his press conference on Thursday

Becks appeal: David Beckham is the centre of attention, as always, at his press conference on Thursday

Fans are expected to queue up round the block for a chance to get their hands on the designer clothes ahead of the shop's opening time at 11am.

A Red Cross source said: ‘We asked if they would like to help us raise money for the Typhoon Haiyan survivors and they jumped at the chance.

'The collection includes dresses, tops, suits and shoes from labels including Dolce and Gabbana, Jimmy Choo and Roberto Cavalli.

‘They’ll all be identified as items from Victoria and David.’

Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines on Friday November 8th, which has left more than four million people homeless.

To donate to the British Red Cross's Typhoon Haiyan appeal, click here.

Frenzy: David Beckham signs autographs after touching down in Shanghai on Thursday
Frenzy: David Beckham signs autographs after touching down in Shanghai on Thursday

Frenzy: David Beckham signs autographs after touching down in Shanghai on Thursday 

Look who's here: Beckham greets his fans at Shanghai Airport on Thursday

Look who's here: Beckham greets his fans at Shanghai Airport on Thursday

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There' only one pair I'd like to see stuffed in a box.

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I don't think the would want to walk around in heels

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It's time the Beckhams were made Sir David and Dame Victoria, for their services to self-promotion.

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publicity seeking horrendous person

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What a shame that people are so negative. Posh and David can't win. If they don't help charities they are selfish. If they do, they are seeking publicity. I say good on them. Publicity or not, they are helping a good cause and giving people without their money and fame the chance to sample a little piece of it. They are making a lot of people happy this way. Yes, they can afford it but they don't have to do it.

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Aie, What a morbid bunch of moaners you Brits are, rarely a good word to say about anyone or anything.

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SO MANY JUDGEMENTAL PEOPLE COMMENTING! SHE'S USED HER POPULARITY TO RAISE AWARENESS OF HER SHOES BEING SOLD! THE CASH FROM PEOPLE BUYING THEIR THINGS WILL BE DONATED! WHAT PART OF THAT IS NOT CLEAR IN THE ARTICLE!? HOW MANY OF US ACTUALLY DONATE MONEY OR CLOTHES TO CHARITY ANYWAY, HONESTLY SPEAKING! THEY HAVE DONE A LOT MORE THAN ANYONE B***HING HAS DONE OR WILL EVER DO! GET A GRIP!

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Isn't it depressing that so many of you are using this as an opportunity to slate the Beckhams' who are using their celebrity status for good. I'm no fan, but any help when people are worse off than you, is to me, something to be celebrated. So please, do, put money in buckets, donate your own clothing, fund raise in some was as I will be doing, and put your time and effort in to something more positive than jealousy and greed. I wish you all a wonderful day.

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Obscene.

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Typical Beckham stunt.....................

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