Lauren Sánchez is known for her wholehearted dedication to everything she pursues, from piloting helicopters to writing her first children’s book. The author, whose book The Fly Who Flew to Space became a New York Times bestseller, put her all into promoting it. Sánchez took to social media to share her excitement when she first held the book in her hands. Yet, our favorite moment came when the fiancée of the world’s third-richest man, Jeff Bezos, worth $206 billion, showcased her flair for fashion during the book’s promotion.
We couldn’t help but admire her customized Dior handbag, a departure from Dior’s classic ecru and gray Toile de Jouy motif, which prominently featured the cover of The Fly Who Flew to Space. Adorned with charming illustrations of Flynn the fly, a rocket, the moon, stars, and Sánchez’s name engraved in the center, the tote was a true statement piece.
While standard Dior totes typically retail between $4,000 and $5,000, Lauren Sánchez’s custom version, featuring exclusive book-themed details, would certainly command a premium. Born in Albuquerque, Sánchez is a style icon who often captivates with her sartorial choices, and in this image, another eye-catching element was her stunning engagement ring.
The 30-carat pink cushion-cut diamond, set on a platinum band, sparkled on her perfectly manicured hand, a symbol of Bezos’s May 2023 proposal during their vacation in the South of France. “No one has ever seen her happier,” a source told Page Six. “She is elated to be engaged to Jeff. He is her prince.” Her joy also shone through with the release of her book, published by Simon & Schuster, which resonates personally with her. During an appearance on Good Morning America, Sánchez explained that Flynn’s story mirrors her own struggles in school.
“It’s for the 8-year-old me, who really felt dumb,” she said. “I sat in the back of the class… They kind of pushed me along in public school, and I kept going.” Despite those challenges, she always aspired to be a journalist. “I really, really wanted to be a journalist,” she shared. “That’s all I wanted to be. And I was like, ‘I can’t write.’ It was horrible.” Today, as a mother of three and a successful author, Sánchez continues to earn praise for her accomplishments, from her Emmy-winning journalism career to helicopter piloting and now, her inspiring bestseller.
