Nvidia Ceo's Leather Jacket Fetches Nearly $1 Million at Auction
WHO:
Fast Company - 45 different collectors participated in the bidding for the jacket.
Fast Company - Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia
Fast Company - Sotheby’s, auction house
Fast Company - Brahm Wachter, head of modern collectibles at Sotheby’s
Fast Company - Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta
Fast Company - Steve Jobs, late Apple founder
WHAT:
Fast Company - The jacket was referred to as the “Jensen Jacket” during the auction.
Fast Company - A leather jacket owned by Jensen Huang sold for $960,000 at auction.
TechRadar - The jacket was a 2023 Tom Ford model.
Fast Company - The auction received 65 bids.
Fast Company - The jacket was initially estimated to sell for between $40,000 and $60,000.
Fast Company - Proceeds from the sale went to the Edge Institute, a nonprofit organization.
WHERE:
TechRadar - The auction took place in New York.
WHEN:
Fast Company - Huang wore the jacket to a Foxconn event in 2023.
Fast Company - Zuckerberg received a jacket from Huang at a conference in 2024.
Fast Company - An original Facebook hoodie worn by Zuckerberg sold for $15,875 in 2025.
Fast Company - Steve Jobs' sweaters sold for $2,880 and $7,500 in 2016.
WHY:
Fast Company - Brahm Wachter, head of modern collectibles at Sotheby’s, stated, “The response to this sale surpassed even our highest expectations.”
Fast Company - The auction house was surprised by the high bid, stating, “The response to this sale surpassed even our highest expectations.”
HOW:
Fast Company - Huang signed the lining of the jacket in gold marker.
(UPDATED July 21, 2026 00:14 UTC)
In an exciting auction, 45 different collectors participated in the bidding for a jacket known as the “Jensen Jacket.” Brahm Wachter, the head of modern collectibles at Sotheby’s, expressed that the response to this sale surpassed even their highest expectations. This event highlights the growing interest in unique fashion collectibles among enthusiasts and investors alike.
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(UPDATED July 20, 2026 18:38 UTC)
In a surprising auction event in New York, a leather jacket owned by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sold for an impressive $960,000, far exceeding its initial estimate of $40,000 to $60,000. The 2023 Tom Ford jacket attracted 65 bids, and Huang had even signed the lining in gold marker, adding to its appeal. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Edge Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to various causes.