Key facts
- A black Tom Ford leather jacket worn by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is being auctioned by Sotheby's.
- The jacket is expected to sell for $40,000 to $60,000.
- The auction will be held from July 7 to July 17.
- Proceeds from the sale will benefit the nonprofit organization The Edge Institute.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's signature black leather jacket, a recognizable symbol in the tech industry, is set to be auctioned by Sotheby's. The auction house estimates the Tom Ford piece, autographed by Huang, will fetch between $40,000 and $60,000. The jacket will be on display at Sotheby's New York from July 7 until July 16, with the sale closing on July 17.
Huang has frequently worn the jacket at product launches, developer conferences, and international trips, drawing parallels to Steve Jobs' iconic turtleneck. The jacket has been authenticated and photo-matched by Professional Sports Authenticator to Huang's appearance at Hon Hai Tech Day in Taipei on October 18, 2023. His signature was authenticated by James Spence Authentication.
The auction was organized by Long Journey, an early-stage venture fund, for charitable purposes. All proceeds will be donated to The Edge Institute, a nonprofit that supports fellowships, grants, and residences for emerging innovators.