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- Time of India
Decoding Lauren Sanchez's $55 million wedding look: Vintage Lace, 180 buttons and peak Dolce & Gabbana drama in Venice
Move over Bridgerton, because Lauren Sanchez just gave us a lesson in billionaire bridalcore, on a floating Italian island, no less. Yes, the world's most extraordinary wedding just went down, and it was not the cake, not the guests, not even Venice that stole the show. It was a gown. And it was a masterpiece.
Inside the $55 million gown that stole Venice
The media mogul turned bridal goddess said 'I do' to Jeff Bezos in a Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda creation that basically screamed couture supremacy. Forget basic trains and subtle sparkles, Lauren's dress was a symphony of vintage drama, featuring a corseted waist, long sleeves and a turtleneck that oozed Victorian glamour but made it Bezos-billionaire chic.
Crafted over 900 painstaking hours by D&G's artisan team, this was not just a wedding dress, it was a full-blown fashion opera. The white lace clung to Lauren's figure with eerie perfection, and the mermaid-style skirt swished dramatically down to the floor like it had been waiting for its moment on the global stage.
180 silk buttons and zero chill: Lauren's dress details
Now let's talk drama. Her gown featured 180 hand-finished buttons made of silk chiffon. Not because anyone asked, but because drama demands detail. These buttons cascaded down the train like couture sprinkles, proving once and for all that the devil is in the Dolce-designed details.
According to Harper's Bazaar, Lauren described the look as 'a piece of poetry,' thanking the fashion house for what she called sheer magic. And honestly? That's not an exaggeration, it's an understatement.
Dolce & Gabbana's couture craftsmanship goes global
This was not just a wedding; it was a press release for Dolce & Gabbana's global chokehold on couture. Jeff Bezos may have stuck to a safe black tux (also by D&G), but Lauren's ensemble screamed vintage elegance and custom creation.
Lauren Sánchez is wearing a custom made BRIDAL ✨Dolce & Gabbana✨ dress for her wedding with Jeff Bezos, inspired by the look of Sophia Loren in a movie 'Houseboat' of 1958. 🪡
Before walking down the aisle, she was snapped wearing a retro white suit with a silk headscarf, a full Amalfi moment, complete with old-school glamour and modern money.
A wedding that took over Venice (Literally)
The wedding was held on San Giorgio Maggiore island, basically shutting down Venice for a three-day billionaire bonanza. A-list guests included Kim Kardashian, Bill Gates, Ivanka Trump, and Orlando Bloom. And if that was not enough, Matteo Bocelli serenaded the couple with Can't Help Falling in Love, because of course.
🚨 Dolce & Gabbana dressed Lauren Sanchez! The Italian designers have created another masterpiece 🤍Long live the newlyweds!
Word on the canal is that the couple had to move the venue last-minute from Scuola Grande della Misericordia due to protests. Yes, actual protests. Apparently not everyone is thrilled with a $55 million wedding in the middle of growing global inequality. But did that stop the extravaganza? Not one bit.
