LOS ANGELES: Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker wore an elegant dress designed by former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham on her recent visit to the White House.

According to reports, the 44-year-old actress was invited for presentation of the National Medal of Arts and National Humanities, in Washington by President Barack Obama on February 25.

And Parker picked up a frock designed by Beckham, also known as Posh Spice, to wear for the special occasion. The frock is from Beckham’s new Spring/Summer 2010 dress collection, which has already proved popular with actresses like Jennifer Hudson and Courteney Cox.

The ceremony was held to honour leading figures in the field of arts and humanities and Parker watched as the President honoured actor and director Clint Eastwood and singer Bob Dylan.