Move over, Jeff Bezos, there’s a new star in town, and her name is Lauren “Met Gala Queen” Sanchez! While Jeff decided to play the supportive fiancé from the shadows, Lauren strutted her stuff solo at the 2024 Met Gala, stealing the spotlight like a pro.
Now, picture this: Jeff, the mastermind behind Amazon, decides to give the red carpet a miss. Instead, he hangs back, probably sipping on a martini, while his better half dazzles the cameras. It’s like watching a romantic comedy where the protagonist decides to let their partner shine while they cheer from the sidelines—cue the slow claps and awws.
Back in the day, Jeff was a regular at the Met Gala with his ex, Mackenzie Scott. Then, in a plot twist fit for Hollywood, he decided to fly solo in 2019. And now? Well, now he’s like, “You got this, Lauren! Knock ’em dead!”
And let’s talk about Lauren’s outfit, shall we? She’s rocking an Oscar de la Renta creation that sounds more like a work of art than a dress. Picture a corseted black velvet bustier, because nothing says “fashion” like velvet, right? But wait, there’s an exaggerated full clover sculptural skirt thrown into the mix, adorned with enough pearls, opaque white, and mirror mosaic pieces to make your grandma’s jewelry box jealous.
And get this: the skirt is basically a love letter to nature, with around 2,000 hand-dyed mosaic pieces forming the shape of roses. That’s dedication. We’re talking 600 hours of blood, sweat, and probably a few tears to bring this masterpiece to life. It’s like Lauren said, “If I’m gonna steal the show, I might as well do it in style!”
Jeff Bezos may be the billionaire genius behind Amazon, but Lauren Sanchez? She’s the reigning queen of the Met Gala, and she’s not letting anyone forget it!