Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos's fiancée, wore a vintage John Galliano dress to the Breakthrough Prize ceremony and claimed on Instagram it was previously worn by Sophia Loren. However, the Daily Mail uncovered that the dress was actually worn by Raquel Welch.
The 1994 Galliano dress, a ruby red spaghetti-strap gown, was worn by Raquel Welch to an AIDS gala in 1996. It was sold by the LA vintage store 'Timeless Vixen' for $7,000.
Sophia Loren and Raquel Welch, while both brunette and considered beautiful, had vastly different careers and personas. Loren is a renowned Italian actress with an esteemed career, while Welch was known for her sex appeal in films.
The article notes the increasing trend of Hollywood celebrities wearing vintage clothing to promote sustainability and eco-friendliness. This trend has been seen at events such as the Oscars, with several A-listers choosing to wear vintage gowns.