Friends know how to celebrate your wins, big or small. In the case of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, there are no small, insignificant milestones. After fulfilling her dream of traveling to space on an 11-minute, history-making all-female spaceflight, the 54-year-old helicopter pilot returned first to a warm hug from the world’s second-richest man and then to thoughtful gifts from her girlfriends.
And not just any girlfriends, the billionaire clan, the Kardashians, who surprised the former news anchor with a $7,500 Judith Leiber UFO Orbiter clutch.
Both parties share a deep fondness for the iconic luxury brand, known for its extravagant, jewel-encrusted minaudières. The Kardashians collaborated with Judith Leiber in 2022 for a special Christmas capsule collection featuring six custom-themed clutches. Sánchez was recently seen at the Breakthrough Prize awards carrying a $5,000 Astronaut Crystal Clutch Bag.
Kris, Kim, and Khloé bond closely with the soon-to-be Mrs. Bezos. The momager and Kim were spotted aboard Koru, Bezos’s $500 million megayacht that also holds the title of the world’s largest sailing yacht. The tech tycoon proposed to Sánchez aboard the 416-foot Oceanco vessel, followed by a series of glamorous get-togethers and celebrations across the Mediterranean. Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble were part of the inner circle that toasted the occasion.
Kim’s friendship with Sánchez is likely built on a shared passion for fashion, which once led to a playful bidding war between the two over a six-figure Balenciaga couture gown. Their camaraderie caught public attention during the 2023 New York Fashion Week at the Kering Foundation’s Caring for Women dinner. In June 2024, Kim, Lauren, and Olivia Pierson enjoyed a luxurious getaway in Greece, sharing moments of jet skiing and sunbathing. Sánchez was also part of Kim’s 43rd birthday celebrations.
On social media, the Kardashians have often sung praises of Lauren, and this thoughtful Judith Leiber gift only further solidifies their fashionable show of support. Fierce female friendships are common to both Sánchez and the Kardashian clan, who never miss an opportunity to cheer each other’s successes with unwavering enthusiasm. The UFO Orbiter clutch was truly a sweet and stylish touch.
