Nvidia Corp CEO Jensen Huang says his signature leather jacket and consistent wardrobe help him avoid unnecessary decisions, letting him focus on more important matters.
Jensen Huang Explains His Everyday Uniform
Huang explained his approach to clothing during a CBS News interview with correspondent Jo Ling Kent that aired Sunday.
When Kent asked how many leather jackets he owns, Huang said he has between 30 and 40, many of which his wife, Laurie, bought for him.
The Nvidia CEO said he sticks to a consistent wardrobe because it removes the need to choose clothes every day. “Black is the absence of choice,” Huang said.
He explained that wearing the same clothes ensures that everything fits and feels familiar, leaving him with one fewer decision to make.
“Yeah, go focus on something else. That’s one decision made,” Huang stated, adding that while most people may have to make several decisions about what to wear, he has already removed that task from his day.
“The moment I wake up, I could be thinking about important things,” he said.
Jensen Huang’s $960,000 Leather Jacket
Huang’s leather jacket has become closely associated with his public image, with the Nvidia chief frequently wearing the style at technology conferences and industry events.
In July, Sotheby’s auctioned a signed leather jacket Huang wore in Taiwan. The jacket sold for $960,000, significantly exceeding its estimated resale value of $40,000 to $60,000.
The jacket was photomatched to Huang by PSA and traced to Hon Hai Tech Day in Taipei on Oct. 18, 2023. James Spence Authentication verified the autograph.
The auction proceeds went to charity.
Tech CEOs Embrace Consistent Routines
Huang’s approach resembles the personal routines of other prominent technology executives.
Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs was known for wearing a black mock turtleneck, blue jeans and New Balance sneakers.
Former Apple CEO Tim Cook, Meta Platforms, Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol and Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey have also been associated with consistent personal styles or structured routines.
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