Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos turn heads in the front row at Paris Haute Couture Week

Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos are painting the town red — and silver — in Paris.

The former journalist, 56, and her billionaire husband, 62, kicked off Haute Couture Week on Monday, attending the Schiaparelli and Dior Spring 2026 fashion shows in the City of Light.

Their appearance quickly became one of the most talked about moments of the opening day, drawing attention from fashion editors, photographers, and fans gathered outside the venues. The couple’s presence underscored how celebrity culture and high fashion continue to overlap, especially during couture week, when exclusivity and star power matter as much as the clothes themselves.

Lauren Sánchez cut a striking figure in a fire-engine red skirt suit at the first show of the day, (accidentally?) coordinating with front-row seat-mate Anna Wintour, who arrived in a red-striped coat.

Lauren Sánchez accessorized with matching red suede pumps and red-tinged sunglasses. She added a standout alligator Schiaparelli handbag adorned with the house’s signature surrealist face motif, complete with gilded lips and nose.

Fashion watchers were quick to note the deliberate confidence of the look, which balanced sharp tailoring with bold color. Lauren Sánchez has increasingly become known for her fashion-forward choices, often favoring statement silhouettes that feel both modern and theatrical, a style that aligns well with couture settings.

If she placed an order off the runway, it wouldn’t be the first time: she wore a corseted gown from the Spring 2025 collection to kick off her lavish Venice nuptials to Jeff Bezos in June of last year.

The Amazon founder, meanwhile, complemented his wife at the runway show in a sleek all-black ensemble, but more striking was his new silver beard, which he’s been growing out this winter.

Later the same day, the pair arrived hand-in-hand at Jonathan Anderson’s Dior couture debut. Lauren Sánchez switched to a blue-gray fur-trimmed skirt suit while Jeff Bezos opted for navy.

The fashion week appearances come as the couple prepares to serve as primary donors for the 2026 Met Gala on May 4.

Their role as major supporters has placed them firmly within the inner circle of fashion’s most influential institutions. For Lauren Sánchez especially, the move represents a shift from attendee to active participant in shaping the future of one of fashion’s biggest annual events.

They’ll join secondary sponsors Saint Laurent and Condé Nast in funding the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute exhibition “Costume Art.”

In between shows, Lauren Sánchez was photographed out for lunch with Wintour, who has publicly defended the pair amid criticism of their Met sponsorship.

“I think Lauren is going to be a wonderful asset to the museum and to the event,” the Vogue global editorial director told CNN. “We’re very grateful for her incredible generosity.”

The philanthropist has also been making the rounds at Paris hotspots like Siena restaurant, where she had dinner Sunday night in an athleisure black catsuit paired with a cropped white fur coat.

The look offered a contrast to her daytime couture appearances, blending comfort with high-end flair and showing her ability to shift effortlessly between formal fashion settings and off-duty city style.

The Bezoses have become fixtures on the fashion circuit. In October, they attended Paris Fashion Week, where they caught new Chanel creative director Matthieu Blazy’ debut show under the French fashion label and sat front row at Balenciaga.

As couture week continues, their appearances signal more than just personal interest. They reflect how modern power couples influence fashion narratives, blending wealth, visibility, and patronage in ways that shape both trends and institutions.

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