H&M on Thursday launched David Beckham Bodywear for H&M in-store worldwide.This debut collection is the first in a long-term partnership between David Beckham and H&M, and is available from Thursday in 1,800 H&M stores worldwide, as well as online.

"I am very proud to launch my Bodywear collection for H&M in London. It was amazing to see the product at the in-store launch after so many months of development and meet with fans. I loved the pop-up gentlemam's club, which felt both traditional and brand new. It's the same mix I hope men will find in the Bodywear collection. It was an amazing evening to launch my new collection," said David Beckham.

"The debut of David Beckham Bodywear is a very special moment for us at H&M. It marks the beginning of a new kind of long-term partnership for H&M, one based on quality and excellent design to H&M prices. I am very excited to see how our customers will receive the David Beckham Bodywear collection," said Karl-Johan Persson, CEO of H&M.

The new collection focuses on fit, function comfort and design. Designed by David's in-house team and sold exclusively at H&M in around 40 countries worldwide, this first collection presents the nine key products which will go on to form the core of the range. The collection will develop seasonally with new styles, new fabrics and new patterns.