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Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos’s Venetian wedding extravaganza drew attention for more than just its star-studded guest list, which included names like Kim Kardashian, Tom Brady, and even Ivanka Trump. The bride’s stunning Dolce & Gabbana gown, a custom-fitted lace mermaid creation, quickly became a talking point online. Sanchez, a former Extra correspondent, shared photos of the dress on her newly rebranded Instagram account, thanking the designers and describing the gown as “a piece of poetry.”
While many admirers praised the “absolutely classy” dress, comparing Sanchez to Cinderella, others focused on a detail in the background of one photo: the apparent discomfort of individuals who appeared to be tailors or assistants. Comments ranged from observations about the “faces of the women in the background” to more dramatic pronouncements that the image “encapsulates this nightmare” and even evoked comparisons to The Handmaid’s Tale.
Sanchez herself revealed to Vogue that the design was inspired by 1950s brides, particularly Sophia Loren’s wedding dress in the 1958 film Houseboat. This classic inspiration marked a departure from her initial vision of a “simple, sexy modern dress.”
Sanchez explained her evolving style, stating, “I am a different person than I was five years ago.” She described the entire design process as “a dream.”