# Nvidia CEO's Signature Jacket Sells for Record Price Jensen Huang's black leather jacket fetched $960,000 at auction. - **Source:** [Entrepreneur – Latest](https://brifing.si/source/1bee40f8-abda-4cd6-b055-05148ce79f53) - **Published:** 2026-07-20 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/5a079e5c-6ac6-4efc-9470-cc8b0b5cdb9b ## Jensen Huang's Signature Style Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is known for his black leather jacket. This jacket has become a staple in Huang's wardrobe and is synonymous with his image. Huang credits his wife and daughter for crafting this signature look. ## Record-Breaking Sale Huang's legendary leather jacket went up for auction at Sotheby's. It sold for $960,000, far exceeding the estimated range of $40,000-$60,000. The sale was conducted for charitable purposes. ## Charity Initiative Proceeds from the jacket's sale will be donated to the Edge Institute. This organization brings together people from tech, science, and culture to create experimental communities. Funds will support young builders' projects. ## Huang's Philanthropic History Jensen Huang typically donates to universities. For example, in 2022, he gave $50 million to Oregon State University. This time, however, he opted for a different approach by auctioning his jacket. ## The Jacket's History and Significance Sotheby's confirmed that the jacket was worn by Huang at the Hon Hai Tech Day in Taipei in 2023. Designed by Tom Ford, it has been described as a symbol at the forefront of the AI revolution. ## Symbol of the AI Revolution The jacket is more than just clothing; it has become a symbol representing the vision of the AI revolution. Huang, ranked eighth on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, embodies this leadership vision. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/heres-how-much-the-highest-bidder-paid-for-jensen-huangs-black-leather-jacket — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._