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- Associated Press
By the numbers: What we know about Bezos' wedding in Venice
It's likely the most expensive wedding this year. Though details of the wedding between Amazon multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are sketchy, it's certainly causing a storm, not least in Venice, where they're set to tie the knot this weekend. Here's a guide by the numbers: ___ 228 Billion, that is. That's the net worth of Jeff Bezos, according to real-time data from Forbes, making him the third-richest person in the world behind tech bros Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. Not bad, considering that he founded Amazon out of his garage in Seattle in 1994, with not much more than a desk, a fax machine and a long orange extension cord that was needed to supply the room with additional power. From its origins as an online bookstore, Amazon's tentacles are now felt all around the world. If you want anything, it'll likely be for sale there. Amazon also now produces movies, runs the Whole Foods grocery chain and has become the leader in voice-activated speakers. Bezos stepped down as CEO of Amazon in early 2021, citing the desire to devote more time to philanthropy and other projects, including The Washington Post, the newspaper he bought in 2013 and his rocket company, Blue Origin. But Bezos still has broad influence over Amazon as executive chair and the company's biggest shareholder, though his stake has diminished over the years to under 10%. 2 This is the second time that Bezos — and Sanchez — will be walking down the aisle. Bezos, 61, was married to MacKenzie Bezos for 25 years until their divorce in April 2019. TV anchor Sanchez, 55, also divorced her first husband of 14 years, talent agent Patrick Whitesell, in 2019. The divorce came at a high price for Jeff Bezos. Only the divorce of Bill Gates and Melinda Gates has been more expensive. As part of the settlement, MacKenzie, who has taken her middle name Scott as her new surname, received 25% of Bezos' stake in Amazon. According to Forbes, she is worth a cool $30 billion, easily placing her in the world's top 100. 2,456 According to travel website Kayak, that's the euro price ($2,850) for the next available room at the Aman Venice, the hotel where the couple are believed to be staying during their three-day wedding extravaganza. The hotel is a grand spectacle in a city of spectacles. Like Venice itself, the hotel blends mystery and grandeur, opulence and solitude. The rooms are decorated with works by a number of Italy's greatest artists, including 16th-century architect Sansovino and 18th-century painter Tiepolo. Given his wealth, Bezos would be expected to reside in one of the suites. The 97 square-meter (1,044 square feet) Grand Canal Suite would surely meet the moment. According to the hotel, it 'beguiles with views of the Grand Canal and an abundance of light.' Or how about the Alcova Tiepolo Suite? It is slightly bigger at 103 square meters (1108 square feet), which allows guests the opportunity to stay among 18th-century frescoes by Tiepolo. 48,283 Or thereabouts. That's the approximate population of Venice's historic center, which is composed of over 100 islands connected by footbridges and traversed by its famed canals. And it's clear not everyone is thrilled by the arrival of Bezos, his wife-to-be and their 200 or so guests, which it seems will include Mick Jagger, Ivanka Trump, Oprah Winfrey, Katy Perry and Leonardo DiCaprio, to name just a few. And it doesn't seem as though the protesters will stay silent. About a dozen Venetian organizations, including housing advocates, anti-cruise ship campaigners and university groups, have united to protest the multi-day event under the banner 'No Space for Bezos,' a play on words that refers to Sanchez's recent space flight. To many Venetians, the city has lost its charms over the decades, with mass tourism making it an increasingly difficult and expensive place to live, particularly in the summer. To many, Venice has become the ground zero of overtourism, not least when massive cruise liners deposit their cargo of thousands of passengers for a few hours of sightseeing. The locals are often outnumbered by tourists. 90 That's the number of wedding-related private jets that are expected to land at Treviso and Venice airports. Veneto Gov. Luca Zaia reckons the Bezos wedding is all worth it and will generate around $50 million for the city and a celebrity quotient that would 'bring visibility and promotion' to Venice worth more than five American Super Bowls.
Vogue
23 minutes ago
- Vogue
Broderie Anglaise Is Back: Getting Into Bed With the Traditional Embroidery Style at Copenhagen's 3 Days of Design
It's also in step with broader interiors and sartorial sensibilities that are leaning frilly and feminine. Look to Laila Gohar's Mediterranean port-inspired collection for Gohar World, which debuted at this year's Salone del Mobile in Milan: All big-bowed dinner napkins, pearl-weighted lace doily coasters, and bottles ensconced in Battenberg lace aprons. The recent Rococo revival, while looking to a more opulent and colorful era, has also seen ruching and ruffled details experiencing a renaissance. And inn fashion, and as we slide into summer, Chloé-esque bloomers, the vintage-inspired Dôen girl, and classic airy embroidered shirts abound. Broderie anglaise is so back. The collection began as something of a research project for Tekla—an exploration into a craft that is at once deeply historical and incredibly varied. Despite the name—which translates to 'English embroidery'—the practice originated in 16th century Eastern Europe. When it arrived in 19th century England and was named by French traders, broderie anglaise became a go-to for household linens, women's clothing, sleepwear, and children's clothes, appreciated for its practicality as well as its elegant detail. 'The process revealed a wide universe of techniques, each rooted in a tradition of care, time, and attention, adding a sense of nostalgia into every piece,' Juhl explains. The Modern Romance exhibition included some testers and development pieces—which also hints at future expansion for Tekla. 'The Broderie Anglaise collection marks a new chapter in this journey,' says Juhl. 'While it stays rooted in the Tekla philosophy, it explores a more decorative expression.' The collection, inspired by heirloom bed linens and heritage fabrics, follows the brand's sweet and nostalgic Christmas campaign The Patchwork Bear, which took inspiration from Hans Christian Andersen stories like The Princess and the Pea. That emotive storytelling continues which Broderie Anglaise, which features embroidered duvet covers, pillow shams, and decorative cushions with hand-tied closures and in multiple articulations of the broderie anglaise style; cut-out, layered eyelet patterns sit beside soft ruffles, ruching, and scalloped, floral, and geometric edges. Designed in Copenhagen and produced in Portugal, it is made with organic cotton, and lightly stonewashed to make it crisp and soft. 'We've introduced a visual language that feels more romantic, even expressive—yet still unmistakably Tekla,' says Juhl. 'This evolution reflects a natural progression for us, one that honors where we've come from, while making space for new interpretation and expanding on the home universe.'
Entrepreneur
an hour ago
- Entrepreneur
Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez Wedding Kicks Off in Venice
The nuptial festivities of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sánchez have kicked off in Venice. The threat of protests has not dampened the mood of the nuptials of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sánchez in Venice. The multi-day affair, dubbed the "Wedding of the Century," is reportedly costing upwards of $55 million and has drawn celebrity guests from around the world, as well as vocal local protestors. About a dozen local organizations—including housing advocates, anti-cruise ship campaigners, and university groups—have united under the banner "No Space for Bezos." They say that their city is being treated as a billionaire's playground and highlights wealth inequity. Their small-scale demonstrations have included hanging protest banners on iconic landmarks, and a Bezos dummy was floated down the Grand Canal in an Amazon box clutching cash. Related: Bezos-Sánchez Wedding Draws Business, Protests to Venice Despite locals not feeling the love in the air, several celebs have arrived to celebrate the couple: Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Oprah Winfrey, Orlando Bloom, Diane von Furstenberg, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, and Tom Brady have all been spotted. Other notable names expected to attend are Leonardo DiCaprio, Mick Jagger, entertainment mogul Barry Diller, and NFL Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez, who is Sánchez's ex-boyfriend. CBS News reports that the guest list is capped at around 200, and at least 95 private planes have requested landing permission at Venice's Marco Polo Airport. Protesters float Jeff Bezos dummy ahead of his wedding in Venice — Piyush Mittal ??????????? (@piyushmittal) June 25, 2025 The official ceremony is set for Friday on the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore and will feature a performance by Matteo Bocelli, son of Andrea Bocelli. Following the ceremony, the newlyweds and their guests will dine at the Arsenal of Venice, a shipyard on the city's outskirts. Related: Jeff Bezos' Miami Neighbor Sells Plot of Land for $110M
