Victoria Beckham is on the cover of Vogue China's May issue.

In an edgy black and white series of photos, the designer and singer poses in various ballet and other stances requiring a fair bit of flexibility.

The cover shot is of Beckham clasping her left leg, leaning into her body flamingo style, and standing en pointe on her right leg.

All very elegant; but it looks like Posh's right leg has been severed from her body.

The illusion was widely attributed to over-zealous Photoshoppers at the magazine - something Vogue China has denied.

Rather, it is the hem of Beckham's dress creating the illusion - but either way, someone needs to work on their editing skills.