Lauren Sánchez, the award-winning journalist and fiancée of Jeff Bezos, recently celebrated her son Nikko Gonzalez’s runway debut at Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall/Winter 2024-2025 menswear show in Milan. Nikko, 22, whom she shares with ex Tony Gonzalez, made his first appearance on the runway, and his proud mother took to Instagram to express her excitement.
In an Instagram video, Sánchez captioned, ‘Just a proud mama,’ as she watched her son walk the runway. She described it as a ‘gift’ to witness Nikko’s participation in the fashion show and congratulated him with the words, ‘Congrats, my love.’
Nikko’s appearance on the runway showcased the collection’s theme, ‘Sleek,’ as he sported a buzz cut and donned a black, double-breasted suit adorned with an intricate gold brooch.
The Instagram post garnered a lot of love and support from celebrities and family members, including a comment from Kim Kardashian and a sweet message from Nikko’s step-mom, October Gonzalez. Sánchez was also present in the audience, alongside her fiancé Jeff Bezos, as Nikko made his runway debut.
It’s evident that the family is very close-knit, as Sánchez and Bezos have been publicly dating since 2019 and got engaged in May 2023. They have been seen vacationing with Nikko, indicating that their families are ‘really blended’ and share a strong bond.
Lauren Sánchez’s joy and pride in her son’s achievement were palpable as she celebrated this significant moment in his career. Nikko’s runway debut marked a proud milestone for the family, and their close bond was evident throughout the event.
