Victoria Beckham has stepped down as the face and body of Emporio Armani's lingerie line to focus on her own fashion empire.

The former Spice Girl appears alongside her husband, soccer ace David Beckham, in the latest set of sizzling billboard ads for the brand's men's and women's underwear ranges.

But Beckham has decided not to renew her one-year contract with the top design house - choosing instead to put all her energy into her various fashion and beauty ventures, reports Wwd.com.

The stylish star has her own dVb Style denim range, a line of sunglasses and perfumes under the Intimately Beckham label, and recently launched her own dress designs.