David Beckham ditches tighty-whities for board shorts after his son Cruz mocked his swimwear on yacht trip
The ex-soccer player, 50, had worn the tighty-whities as recently as last year, and the look was reminiscent of his iconic Boss underwear campaign. But his son, 20, appeared to take inspiration from him in $550 white Prada pants.
David stepped out in a pair of more modest white board shorts on his luxury yacht, but still showed off his toned frame while joined on the vessel by his wife Victoria, 51, and their son Romeo, 22.
All change: David Beckham ditched his tight white swimwear during a luxury yacht trip in the South of France on Wednesday
Poking fun: His son Cruz appeared to mock his tighty-whities aboard their yacht this week
They were also accompanied by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, 58, and his wife Tana, 50 - who have been close friends of the Beckhams for many years.
For the outing, Victoria cut a stylish figure in a white dress, which she paired with a wide-brimmed straw hat and an orange scarf.
Romeo cut a trendy figure in a white vest and matching shorts, which he styled with a white snapback hat.
Meanwhile, Gordon kept it casual in a navy T-shirt and a black cap as he enjoyed a trip on the Beckhams' $21million yacht called Seven - named after David's soccer jersey number.
His wife Tana looked effortlessly chic in a black sundress and appeared to be in good spirits as she laughed and joked with the group.
The Beckhams have been soaking up the sun on their yacht in recent days in the south of France, with the only person not present being their eldest son Brooklyn, 26.
Romeo and Harper, 14, originally joined their parents Victoria, 51, and David, 50, for some time away, before they were later joined by Cruz and his girlfriend Jackie Apostel.
The youngest Beckham son, 20, stripped down to $550 Prada pants during the family yacht trip around St Tropez, which seemed to be borrowed from his dad's wardrobe after he was spotted wearing them last year.
Poking fun at his father, Cruz playfully posed on the boat in a stance reminiscent of David's iconic BOSS underwear campaign, where he wore white briefs and slouched in a chair to show off his muscular frame.
Pal: He was accompanied by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana who have been close family friends of the Beckhams for many years
Gordon's wife Tana looked effortlessly chic in a black sundress and appeared to be in good spirits as she laughed and joked with the group
Romeo went shirtless as he sunbathed and enjoyed a cold drink with a friend during the trip
Exposure: David showed off his toned frame as he went shirtless in the beachwear look while soaking up the sun
Swim: David put his tattooed physique on display as he enjoyed a dip in the ocean during the trip
Refreshing: He then used the outdoor shower before relaxing on the back of the boat as he enjoyed his summer voyage
Break: David appeared to be having the time of his life as he smiled and looked very relaxed while soaking up the sun
Chic: Victoria cut a stylish figure in a black dress, which she paired with a wide-brimmed straw hat and an orange scarf
Catch up: The Beckhams were seen chatting to the Ramsays in the stern of the yacht
Safety: Fashion designer Victoria shielded her face from the bright sunshine with a wide-brimmed straw hat
Meal: The families enjoyed food as they soaked up the sunshine
Relaxed: Romeo cut a trendy figure in a white vest and matching shorts, which he styled with a white snapback hat
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