A black Nappa Leather Blouson Jacket made by Tom Ford and worn by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is set for auction at Sotheby's in New York this month [1, 2, 3]. The jacket, signed by Huang, will be exhibited from July 7 to July 16, with bidding closing on July 17 [1, 2, 4].
Originally priced at $6,290, the jacket is expected to fetch between $40,000 and $60,000, approximately 6.4 to 9.5 times its original value [1, 4, 3, 5]. Sotheby's described the jacket as having "accompanied Jensen Huang to key NVIDIA product launches, developer conferences, and important AI announcements," including the Hon Hai Tech Day in Taipei on October 18, 2023 [1, 6, 2, 4].
The jacket's authenticity and Huang's signature have been verified by PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) and JSA (James Spence Authentication) [2, 4, 7]. The piece represents not just apparel but a symbol of the AI revolution era and Huang's personal leadership style. An official Sotheby's description called it "a pioneer’s spirit — courage, authenticity, innovation, perseverance, and joy — embodying Jensen Huang’s leadership style and vision for the AI era" [8].
Huang said he is "fortunate to have my wife and daughter craft my signature jacket as my 'uniform' that helps me with my sensitive skin and practical style" [7]. The auction is organized by venture fund Long Journey, with proceeds supporting the non-profit Edge Institute. Funds raised will provide scholarships, research grants, and residencies to young technology innovators [1, 4, 7].
The jacket exhibition and auction will take place at Sotheby's New York location. The public can view the jacket for 10 days before the final bids close on July 17 [1, 2, 4].
