Jeff Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sanchez recently waltzed into the White House wearing a risque corset dress for a state dinner. Priced at USD 2,300, it’s one of Sanchez’s most extravagant wardrobe choices and it’s not the first time that she has made the headlines for it. With the reports of Sanchez gearing up for her Met Gala debut this year, let’s take a look at her past fashion choices. These are some of Lauren Sanchez’s most expensive dresses so far.
The Met Gala 2024 is set to get more exciting this year with speculations of Jeff Bezos and his fiancée’s attendance and presence on the red carpet. This year’s theme is Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, and celebrities are expected to turn up with interesting interpretations of it. According to Page Six, Sanchez will be walking up the steps at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024 sporting an outfit picked by one of the most influential figures in the fashion world, Anna Wintour. But before that, there’s a lot to talk about Lauren Sanchez’s recent White House dress, and we’re here to decode it.
All about Lauren Sanchez’s divisive White House dress
Before making her debut at New York’s most glittering social event – the Met Gala, Lauren had already turned heads with her recent sartorial choice for the state dinner at the White House. The crimson gown worn by Sanchez was designed by Rasario and featured off-the-shoulder lace sleeves and a cinched waist. Lauren’s eye-catching dress left netizens divided as many questioned whether it was an appropriate choice for a formal state dinner. It was a black-tie event, hosted by President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden in honour of Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife, Yuko’s US visit.
Despite the uproar over her wardrobe pick, Sanchez confidently flaunted the dress. She had previously proved there was no budget limit for investing in fashion when she paid USD 200,000 for a Balenciaga dress at an auction. She battled for it alongside close friend Kim Kardashian at the auction, which was put on by the Kering Foundation during New York Fashion Week. Seeing how both Kardashian and Sanchez were interested in buying the outfit, the foundation eventually offered to make two dresses and the women each paid USD 200,000 for theirs.
Even before her engagement to the second-richest man in the world, the former news anchor had made several dazzling red carpet appearances. Today, she is known to don some pricey date night looks, flaunting luxury vacation styles. Let’s take a look at Lauren Sanchez’s style moments and her most expensive dresses.
A look at the most expensive dresses in Lauren Sanchez’s wardrobe
Lauren Sanchez’s black lace Dolce & Gabbana dress
In January 2024, Sanchez took to Instagram to share a heartwarming birthday post for her fiancé Jeff Bezos. The post included a solo snap of herself dressed in a see-through black lace Dolce & Gabbana dress. Whilst modelling the stunning dress, which is worth USD 2,095 with the luxury label’s signature D&G logo, Sanchez also sported clip-on bangs to further enhance her look. The birthday post for Bezos showcased no sign of him, but certainly displayed Sanchez’s stunning style.
Lauren Sanchez’s ensemble from an Ibiza vacation
Lauren Sanchez’s date night wardrobe includes luxury designer wear and her vacation picks are equally pricey too. Shortly after her engagement to Jeff Bezos last year, the couple headed for a celebratory vacation to Ibiza. The billionaire and his fiancée were photographed aboard their luxury yacht and Sanchez chose a stunning white ensemble suitable for the tropical paradise. The former Good Day LA host donned a gorgeous beach dress designed by Silvia Tcherassi. The simplistic maxi dress with a plunging halter neckline and delicate floral detailings is estimated to be worth USD 2,000. As per reports, Sanchez and Bezos were aboard the Koru, a yacht rumoured to cost USD 500 million, during their holiday.
A pearl embellished dress from Cannes
Every outfit of Lauren Sanchez has the lofty task of complementing her shiny 30-carat diamond engagement ring; thus, her expensive dresses need to have an extra edge. Capturing the serene vibe of the French Riviera, Lauren opted for an elegant white dress designed by Annie’s x Clio Peppiat for her outing last year. Priced at USD 1,970, the pearl-embellished dress seemed perfect for the occasion as the couple enjoyed a romantic evening in Cannes. Sanchez paired a pair of clear strap sandals with the dress and completed the classy look with a pair of statement earrings.
Lauren Sanchez’s expensive summer pick
A summer outing in the French resort town of Beaulieu-sur-Mer calls for a breezy summer dress, and Sanchez opted for the same but with a bolder style. She was photographed wearing a vibrant orange maxi dress by Silvia Tcherassi during a holiday outing. The halter neck dress with a plunging neckline was worth USD 1,800 and served as an apt choice for beach fashion. Apart from expensive dresses such as this one, Lauren Sanchez’s wardrobe also includes a luxury bag collection. A glimpse of this was evident in her summer look as she opted for a flap bag from Chanel.
A ‘disco ball’ sequin dress at Coachella 2024
Making a dazzling appearance at Coachella 2024, the former journalist attended the first weekend of the music festival in a sequinned silver minidress. According to People, the dress, reportedly by Rabanne, was worth USD 2,395, making a sparkling addition to the list of Sanchez’s most expensive dresses. The shiny disco ball dress with its mirror effect made sure that the spotlight remained on Sanchez, and she even joked about it on her Instagram story, writing, “Don’t think they will lose me tonight.” Her hairstylist Pete Burkill also shared a, snap showcasing her styling for the musical night.
This chic London date night look
While the Amazon founder is used to dressing down in plain polos, his fiiancée likes to flaunt her style with eye-catching wardrobe picks. Back in 2022, the couple’s distinct styles were particularly visible during a London date night as Sanchez’s exquisite dinner look consisted of a gorgeous white dress by Alaia, while Bezos kept it casual. The pleated dress cost a whopping USD 3,100, and Sanchez further added a dash of colour with a red Alaia Samia bag worth upwards of USD 1,900. In contrast, Jeff Bezos kept it simple with a grey short-sleeved polo t-shirt and blue trousers.
This custom Laura Basci gown
Lauren Sanchez kicked off 2024 in one of her most stylish outfits ever. To celebrate her fiancé Jeff Bezos’s 60th birthday, she opted for a low-cut crimson dress with embellishments that reportedly took 800 hours of beadwork to complete. While the price of the custom gown is unknown, it is undoubtedly one of the most expensive dresses that Sanchez has ever worn. In addition, Sanchez showed off another luxury accessory, carrying a crystal-covered rocket ship purse from Judith Leiber worth USD 4,995 with the shimmery gown. On Bezos’ special day, the luxury purse served as a subtle callback to his Blue Origin aerospace company.
(Main and featured images: Lauren Sanchez/Instagram; Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– What did Lauren Sanchez wear to the White House?
Jeff Bezos and his fiancée attended the White House state dinner hosted by US President Joe Biden. At the event, Sanchez wore a crimson corset dress by Rosario.
– Who is Lauren Sanchez’s stylist?
As per reports, Emmy Award-winning stylist and costume designer, Kelly Johnson is Lauren Sanchez’s stylist. Johnson has also worked with other celebrities like Jennifer Lopez on several projects.
– What is Lauren Sanchez known for?
Lauren Sanchez is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and former news anchor. She is also a licensed pilot and founded Black Ops Aviation in 2016.
