Nvidia CEO's Leather Jacket Sells for Nearly $1 Million at Auction

A black leather jacket worn by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has sold for $960,000 at a Sotheby's auction in New York. The final price was 16 times the pre-sale estimate of $60,000, reflecting growing interest among collectors in artifacts tied to the artificial intelligence boom. Huang, known for his signature leather jacket, is a prominent figure in the tech industry as the leader of Nvidia, a company whose chips power many AI systems. The high auction price suggests that memorabilia from the AI era is becoming a sought-after category for collectors, similar to historical technology items. The auction took place on Friday. The buyer's identity was not disclosed. Sotheby's had expected the jacket to sell for between $60,000 and $80,000, but strong bidding pushed the final amount well beyond expectations. The sale highlights the growing cultural and financial value placed on items associated with key figures in the AI revolution, as the technology continues to reshape industries worldwide.