NEW YORK, NY.- In its first-ever appearance at auction, Jensen Huang’s iconic Tom Ford leather jacket – one of the most recognizable garments in contemporary technology – far exceeded pre-sale expectations in a standalone online sale at Sotheby's New York. Following 62 bids from 45 collectors around the world, the jacket realized $960,000, sixteen times its high estimate of $60,000.

Brahm Wachter, Sotheby’s Head of Modern Collectibles comments on the result of the sale: “"The response to this sale surpassed even our highest expectations. In the midst of one of the greatest technological races in human history, we saw extraordinary interest from collectors around the world, with bidding that reflected the excitement surrounding an object so closely tied to one of the defining figures of the AI era. The global participation throughout the auction highlights how technology has become an increasingly important category for collectors, and how artifacts connected to transformative innovation are resonating with audiences far beyond traditional collecting communities.”

For more than a decade, Jensen Huang's signature black leather jackets have become synonymous with some of the defining moments in modern technology. Worn during Nvidia's landmark product launches, developer conferences, and major announcements that helped usher in the age of artificial intelligence, these jackets have evolved beyond apparel into a symbol of innovation, conviction, and visionary leadership.





Instantly recognizable to audiences around the world, the jacket represents Huang's unwavering belief that the future belongs to those willing to venture into the unknown before others can see its potential. It has become an enduring emblem of both his authentic leadership style and his role at the forefront of the AI revolution.

The auction was presented as a philanthropic initiative organized by Long Journey in support of the Edge Institute, a nonprofit that brings together innovators across technology, science, culture, and society in immersive "Edge Cities" designed to foster collaboration and experimentation. Proceeds from the sale will support fellowships, grants, and residencies that empower the next generation of builders to pursue ambitious ideas and meaningful projects.

The jacket has been photo-matched by PSA to Jensen Huang, co-founder and CEO of Nvidia, during Hon Hai Tech Day in Taipei on October 18, 2023.