VICTORIA Beckham has suffered another setback with the loss of two more key aides — taking the total to six.
Posh’s long-standing fashion adviser Natalie Lewis has handed in her notice, while interim personal publicist Bella Blenkinsopp is also off.
Victoria Beckham’s long-standing fashion adviser Natalie Lewis has quitCredit: BackGrid
Bella Blenkinsopp has also resigned as her interim personal publicistCredit: Getty – Contributor
Bella, who is also David Beckham’s head of communications, has spent two months working for Victoria but has been poached by video sharing service Tik Tok.
The pair’s departures come amid ongoing business woes for the designer, 45 and follow the resignations of senior execs Jo Milloy, Ruth Davies, Flo Shippey and Nadine Gough.
A source said: “It’s a body blow for Victoria.
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“She has always prided herself on running a tight ship but she’s been unable to persuade some of her most valued members of staff to stay put.
The fashion designer has already waved goodbye to six of her senior executivesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Her fashion line has lost a total of £42million over 11 yearsCredit: Alamy
“It’s been a difficult few months, and the last thing Victoria wants people to think is that she’s running a sinking ship.
“She still has some top talent in her team, and is determined this won’t affect morale.
“She hopes to get things back on track now.”
Four months ago a Companies House report showed Victoria’s fashion empire had recorded a £12.2million loss for the previous year, taking losses over 11 years to £42million.
David Beckham is now owner and president of the new US football team Intern MiamiCredit: Refer to Caption
As a result, she has had to make a number of job cuts.
She was told she can no longer employ a chauffeur — meaning she has to drive herself to work or get a taxi.
Her West London HQ was also instructed to stop using expensive designer plant pots.
Last year the mum of four was blasted for giving top jobs to Europeans — despite her OBE for services to British fashion.
