Katie Couric Blasts Lauren Sanchez’s Vogue Bridal Gown as ‘Tacky’
Real talk, though—why is Katie Couric side-eying Lauren Sanchez’s dreamy Vogue bridal frock? The Netflix journalist didn’t hold back when she hopped into the comments of Jack Schlossberg’s Instagram post celebrating Lauren’s Venice nuptials. Couric quipped, “Welcome to the eighties—when big hair and conspicuous consumption ruled. Apparently tacky is back,” effectively dunking on the Dolce & Gabbana lace masterpiece Sanchez wore for her cover shoot.
Sanchez had gushed about that gown, calling the high-necked, hand-appliquéd Italian lace design “so elegant, it’s timeless.” It was her first evening dress that fully covered her cleavage, she explained in Vogue’s announcement, and she looked every bit the modern royal bride. Sources at TMZ confirmed Katie’s comment popped up on June 27 under Jack Schlossberg’s celebratory post about his grandmother’s famous lineage and Lauren’s upcoming wedding. Insider whispers via People Magazine suggest Katie didn’t reach out privately before going public, which only fueled chatter that this wasn’t a friendly critique but a deliberate public dig.
Meanwhile, the real event in Venice was nothing short of cinematic. Sanchez and Jeff Bezos exchanged vows on San Giorgio Maggiore island in front of an A-list of well-wishers: Sydney Sweeney, Orlando Bloom, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Brady, Gayle King, Usher, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner and more. TMZ reported that Vogue’s bridal spread dropped just days before the ceremony, and social feeds exploded with bridal fashion envy. Protesters also showed up on the lagoon’s edge—voicing concerns about privacy and wealth spectacle—while security kept the crowds at bay.
Social media divided itself into two camps: Team Sanchez, praising the gown’s intricate Italian craftsmanship and the couple’s chic romance, and Team Couric, applauding the former Today show anchor’s blunt fashion policing. A few users pointed out that “tacky” is subjective—especially when a billionaire’s wedding is involved—but plenty of commenters loved the shade. Neither Couric nor Lauren’s reps have responded to multiple requests for comment, as of publication.
In the end, Katie Couric’s barbed remark might sting a bit, but Sanchez’s Vogue moment will probably outlast the clap-back. After all, lace never goes totally out of style (even if “conspicuous consumption” does). So yeah, spill this tea however you want, but Vogue’s bridal splash—and that viral Couric one-liner—are going to echo through celeb fashion feeds for weeks. Anyway, that’s the deal. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, People Magazine
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