Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 1, 2025 · Entertainment

Anna Wintour's Fashion Ultimatum: Inside Lauren Sanchez's Vogue Saga

Lauren Sanchez may have recently landed the cover of Vogue, but that doesn't mean her own personal wardrobe is Anna Wintour approved; pictured 2019

SCANDAL IN THE FASHION WORLD: LAUREN SANCHEZ'S WEDDING DAY WARDROBE WAS APPROVED BY NONE OTHER THAN ANNA WINTOUR... BUT IT SEEMS SHE DOESN'T SHARE THE SAME OPINION ABOUT HER NEW WIFE'S PERSONAL STYLE!

In a shocking revelation, it's been revealed that Anna Wintour, the legendary editor-in-chief of Vogue, had to personally approve Lauren Sanchez's outfit for the Met Gala last year. But what's even more jaw-dropping is that Wintour allegedly deemed Sanchez has "poor taste" when it comes to fashion!

The drama unfolded as Sanchez prepared to make her debut at the prestigious event. An insider spilled to Amy Odell, author of Anna Wintour: A Biography, that Wintour knew Sanchez's style was less than stellar and decided to take matters into her own hands. She personally helped Sanchez choose between custom designs by Oscar de la Renta and two other top designers.

It emerged last year that Wintour had given a particularly scathing review of the former journalist's own fashion sense; Sanchez pictured with Mark Zuckerberg and her then-fiance at Donald Trump's presidential inauguration earlier this year

But let's be real, folks! This isn't exactly a vote of confidence from the fashion icon herself. I mean, who needs approval when you're a stunning supermodel-turned-TV-journalist like Lauren Sanchez? Not to mention, she was already rocking a wedding dress on the cover of Vogue (yes, you read that right - her WEDDING DRESS) just months prior!

It seems Wintour's involvement in Sanchez's wardrobe choices didn't stop there. The same source revealed that Wintour even helped select the dress Sanchez wore down the aisle when she tied the knot with Jeff Bezos. Talk about a power couple!

But here's the kicker: Anna Wintour was reportedly not even able to attend the wedding due to "travel plans" - yeah, right! Meanwhile, her Vogue counterpart, Lauren Santo Domingo, made sure to capture some major PDA on social media.

Sanchez wed Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in an elaborate, star-studded wedding in Venice this past weekend, and she graces the latest cover of Vogue in her wedding dress; the newlyweds pictured on their wedding day

In other news, Wintour has announced she'll be stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue after an impressive 37-year run. But don't worry, fans - she's not entirely abandoning ship! She'll continue to oversee global content for Condé Nast and will still hold her position as chief content officer.

The fashion world is reeling from this sudden departure, with many taking to X (previously Twitter) to mourn the loss of an era. One thing's for sure: whoever takes Wintour's place at Vogue will have some mighty big shoes to fill!

And on that note, we can't help but wonder - what does Lauren Sanchez think about all this drama? Has she finally found a fashion icon who gets her style (or lack thereof)? We'll be keeping our eyes peeled for any more tea spillage from this scandalous saga!

An insider reportedly told Wintour's biographer that the editor was aware Sanchez had 'poor taste'

Sanchez is notorious for wearing the sort of ensembles that leave little of her gym-toned physique to the imagination; pictured 2023

An insider told Wintour's biographer Amy Odell that the famously exacting editor, 75, knows Sanchez has 'poor' fashion taste

She showcased her physique in a curve-clinging dress at the 2024 Kering Foundation's Caring for Women dinner

Wintour reportedly worked with Sanchez to choose between custom designs by the classically stylish Oscar de la Renta and two other as-yet-unnamed designers for the 2024 Met Gala; pictured in 2023

Wintour is apparently not a fan of Sanchez's personal wardrobe; Sanchez pictured September 2024

Wintour also missed out on the couple's extravagant wedding this past weekend

Lauren made her Met Gala debut last year with her future husband

Meanwhile, Wintour's latest career move has made waves amongst the world of fashion