London, Aug 9 - Former Spice Girls singer Victoria Beckham has stepped down as the face of Emporio Armani's lingerie line to focus on her own fashion empire.

The mother of three 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 Victoria 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 imdb.com.

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