Leather jacket worn by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang auctions for nearly US$1 million

A black leather jacket belonging to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has fetched an astonishing US$960,000 at a Sotheby's auction in New York. The Tom Ford jacket, a signature piece for the tech mogul, far surpassed its estimated value of US$60,000, selling for 16 times that amount.

Sotheby's reported that 45 collectors vied for the jacket, highlighting its desirability. Brahm Wachter, head of modern collectibles at Sotheby's, described the item as "an object so closely tied to one of the defining figures of the AI era." This sentiment underscores the jacket's significance beyond mere fashion, linking it to Huang's pivotal role in the current artificial intelligence boom.

Huang has cultivated a distinct personal style, often seen in leather jackets during public appearances, a look that has become as recognizable as Steve Jobs' turtlenecks or Mark Zuckerberg's grey t-shirts. His association with this attire, coupled with Nvidia's ascent to become the world's most valuable publicly traded company under his leadership, likely contributed to the jacket's extraordinary auction price.

The substantial proceeds from this high-profile sale will be directed to the Edge Institute. This non-profit organization is dedicated to teaching English and providing instruction in Western business and educational methods, adding a philanthropic dimension to the high-stakes auction.

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an object so closely tied to one of the defining figures of the AI era.