Ah, the 90s - a time of Britpop, Cool Britannia, and actual tabloid glamour. And at the heart of it all? London’s most fabulous power couples who turned every red carpet and West End party into a catwalk of charisma, chaos, and couture. Let’s take a flirty stroll down memory lane...
Top of the list (and every gossip column) were Victoria Adams and David Beckham. When Posh met Becks in 1997, the world stopped. She was a Spice Girl in platforms, he was Manchester United’s golden boy with floppy hair — together, they redefined "It Couple."
Their engagement in 1998 (complete with matching outfits and that purple wedding in 1999) was a major moment in the social calendar, outshining events like Royal Ascot.
Then came Hugh Grant and Elizabeth Hurley, the impossibly posh pair who dazzled on red carpets from Leicester Square to Cannes. Liz’s safety-pin Versace dress at the Four Weddings and a Funeral premiere in 1994? A fashion thunderclap that echoed around the globe.
Meanwhile, over in No. 10, Tony and Cherie Blair were adding political sparkle to the scene. With Tony’s landslide election win in 1997, the Blairs brought a younger, glossier vibe to Downing Street, hobnobbing with Oasis and turning Labour into the party of the moment.
Speaking of Oasis, Noel Gallagher and Meg Mathews were the unofficial king and queen of Camden. From Glastonbury to Groucho, their Britpop love story was loud, loved-up, and laced with designer denim and rock ‘n’ roll swagger.
These couples didn’t just make headlines — they made the culture. London in the 90s was their playground, and we were all just dancing in it.
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1. Posh and Becks
Victoria ("Posh Spice") was one-fifth of the Spice Girls, and David Beckham was already a rising football star with Manchester United. They started dating in 1997 and became the ultimate pop-culture couple. | Getty Images
2. Hugh Grant and Elizabeth Hurley
Hugh Grant was the charming star of Four Weddings and a Funeral, and Elizabeth Hurley was a model/actress whose Versace dress at a premiere became iconic. Their stylish red carpet appearances helped define 90s glamour in London. | Getty Images
3. Tony and Cherie Blair
Tony Blair became Prime Minister in 1997, and Cherie was a successful barrister. They embodied the “New Labour” era, bringing a modern, media-savvy image to British politics. | AFP via Getty Images
4. Noel Gallagher and Meg Matthews
Noel was the lead guitarist and songwriter for Oasis, while Meg was a style influencer in the London fashion scene. They were central to the Cool Britannia movement and the 90s Britpop scene. | Getty Images