In addition to labels such as the godfather of Japanese fashion, KENZO’s latest art director, brand manager, musician, restaurant owner, etc., NIGO is also famous for its rich collection of trends and art. In the “Only Lives Twice” private collection auction held in collaboration with Sotheby’s Hong Kong in 2014, NIGO sold a total of 107 pieces, with a total transaction volume of HK$35 million; in 2015, the two parties collaborated again to hold the “Return of the NIGO” At the auction, 175 sets of classic science fiction movie “Star Wars” series collections were sold; at the third cooperative auction between the two parties in 2019, “NIGOLDENEYE Vol. 1”, KAWS’s painting “THE KAWS ALBUM” was sold at an astonishing price The hammer went down at HK$100 million, setting a new auction record for the artist himself.
This month, the master collector carefully selected 60 sets of collections from his collection to support the sixth auction of his friend Pharrell’s online auction platform JOOPITER. This private collection auction titled “From Me to You” covers different collections such as jewelry, watches, vintage clothing, denim clothing and accessories, including many once-hot classics, as well as items that have never been exposed before. Mysterious collections, these collections are of great significance to fashion, hip-hop and streetwear culture. Pharrell even described it as a “history lesson” in trend culture.
Regarding the name of this auction, NIGO explained this: “‘From Me to You’ is named after one of my favorite songs by The Beatles. This song symbolizes that I can finally make my most cherished personal collection public. .Every item was collected with my time and effort, and many of them I was lucky enough to help create. I sincerely look forward to seeing how they are passed down to the next generation, and I hope they will continue to be passed down through the next generation.”
As the public preview of “From Me To You” was successfully held in New York, this JOOPITER online auction also officially ended at 12 o’clock this morning, with a total transaction volume of approximately US$2.17 million. Let’s follow Hypebeast to review the exhibition. has the highest transaction price, the most number of bids, the highest premium, and is the only collection that failed to be auctioned. The result may not be what you imagined…
Collection with the highest price
01/ Jacob & Co. White Gold & Diamond Billionaire Boys Club Astronaut Pendant & Diamond Chain (Lot 37)
Type: Jewelry
Number of bids: 27
Estimated value: $50,000 – $70,000 USD
Transaction price: $325,000
Joopiter
This pendant is inspired by the iconic “astronaut” logo of Pharrell’s brand Billionaire Boys Club and was customized by Jacob & Co. for NIGO in 2003. It features 58.93 carats of mixed color diamonds, set in 14K white gold, and suspended from a thick diamond-encrusted Gucci chain. After 27 bids, the necklace finally became the highest-priced item at the auction, fetching $325,000.
02/ Jacob & Co. White Gold & Diamond Running Dog Pendant & Diamond Gucci Link Chain (Lot 35)
Type: Jewelry
Number of bids: 39
Estimated value: $20,000 – $30,000 USD
Transaction price: $275,000
Joopiter
The second-ranked lot is also a necklace customized by Jacob & Co. for NIGO. The pattern comes from the “Running Dog” Logo of Pharrell’s other major brand ICECREAM. The pendant is made of 14K white gold and set with 80.56 carats of mixed gold. colored diamonds. The necklace is still a Gucci chain in 18K white gold, set with more than 70 carats of white diamonds.
03/ Louis Vuitton Multicolore Alzer Suitcases Signed by Takashi Murakami (Lot 8)
Type: luggage
Number of bids: 25
Estimated value: $40,000 – $60,000 USD
Transaction price: $225,000
Joopiter
In 2002, Takashi Murakami’s colorful interpretation of the classic Louis Vuitton monogram launched the brand into the new millennium. With the help of Marc Jacobs, the brand’s creative director at the time, Murakami injected bright colors into LV’s traditional Monogram, marking LV’s first step in bold innovation. The four Takashi Murakami co-branded Alzer suitcases in this auction come from NIGO’s huge collection of LV suitcases, two of which have Murakami’s own paintings and signatures.
The collection with the most bids
01/ BAPE STA College Drop Out Sneakers Signed by Kanye West (Lot 41)
Type: sneakers
Number of bids: 41
Estimated value: $5,000 – $7,000 USD
Transaction price: $100,000 USD
Joopiter
It goes without saying that Kanye West’s influence on sneaker culture begins with this pair of shoes. NIGO is Kanye’s first footwear partner, and this pair of College Dropout BAPE STA is also his first attempt in the field of sneakers. The color scheme of this BAPE STA and the “little bear” pattern on the heel are inspired by Kanye’s album cover, and it officially debuted in 2007. This pair for auction not only has Kanye’s autograph, but also has the words “2NIGO THANK U SO MUCH” on it. It may be one of the most underestimated holy grails in NIGO’s private collection. In the end, the shoe also sold 41 times Bidding has become one of the most fiercely contested collections in this auction.
01/ Jacob & Co. White Gold & Diamond Curry Up Pendant (Lot 38)
Type: Jewelry
Number of bids: 41
Estimated value: $10,000 – $15,000 USD
Price sold: $137,500
Joopiter
What else can a consummate entrepreneur do when he conquers fashion, music and streetwear? NIGO’s choice was to open a traditional Japanese karē curry shop. In 2010, NIGO ushered in the opening of the first Curry Up restaurant. Later, he also invited Jacob & Co. to customize a Curry Up pendant in 18K white gold set with 21.79 carats of white diamonds based on the store’s mascot theme. The biggest feature of the pendant is that the color of curry is restored in gold, and the eyebrows, eyes and beard of the mascot are also vividly restored. In the end, the pendant tied for the most competitive collection in this auction with 41 bids.
03/ Jacob & Co. White Gold & Diamond Running Dog Pendant & Diamond Gucci Link Chain (Lot 35)
Type: Jewelry
Number of bids: 39
Estimated value: $20,000 – $30,000 USD
Transaction price: $275,000
Joopiter
The ICECREAM “Running Dog” necklace customized by Jacob & Co. for NIGO is on the list again. The necklace received a total of 39 bids and ranked third. Looking at the entire auction, it is easy to find that Jacob & Co. for NIGO’s customized collection is the best in terms of transaction price and market feedback, which is enough to show the rarity of this series and its rarity in the market. .
Collection with the highest premium
01/ BAPE STA College Drop Out Sneakers Signed by Kanye West (Lot 41)
Type: sneakers
Number of bids: 41
Estimated value: $5,000 – $7,000 USD
Transaction price: $100,000 USD
Joopiter
In view of the fact that Kanye has not produced new footwear works for a long time, the classic old shoes on the market have become the first choice for collectors, and this pair of BAPE STA signed by Kanye is even more rare, not only for competition The most intense collection was eventually sold for $100,000, far exceeding the low estimate of $5,000, making it the collection with the highest premium at the auction.
02/ DJ Neptunian Shirt (Lot 25)
Type: Clothing
Number of bids: 7
Estimated price: $300 – $500 USD
Transaction price: $5,000 USD
Joopiter
Although NIGO often DJs under the name NIGO, he attended the Billionaire Boys Club ICECREAM store’s third anniversary party in 2008 under the name DJ Neptunian. That night, NIGO, Pharrell and DJ Premier attended the After Party held at Tokyo nightclub Le Baron, and this T-Shirt was specially designed for that party. Although its lowest estimate was only $300, it was sold for $5,000, a result that must have surprised many people.
03/ Money Stack Stool (Lot 47)
Type: Furniture
Number of bids: 25
Estimated value: $2,000 – $3,000 USD
Price sold: $32,500
Joopiter
I believe everyone is familiar with the dollar stool produced by Retory Hero. NIGO purchased this unique piece of furniture in 2018 and displayed it in the elevator of his office for many years. Under the influence of NIGO, this stool with a cash value of 3 million US dollars engraved in resin sparked widespread discussion and gradually became an excellent item that reflects the trendy home taste. In this auction, the collection was sold for $32,500, which far exceeded its pre-sale estimate.
The only collection that failed to sell
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Carbon Tourbillon Chronograph Watch (Lot 29)
Type: watch
Estimated price: $80,000 – $120,000 USD
Joopiter
As a collector of luxury watches, NIGO brought many customized AP and G-SHOCK watches to this auction. However, in view of the overall downturn in the watch market, the premium for watch collections is not high, especially for these. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Carbon Tourbillon Chronograph Watch, although made of special carbon fiber material, has become the only unsold collection among the 60 lots in this auction.
In addition, there are many noteworthy collections in this auction, including the 2010 Hermès Orange H Clemence Leather Birkin 55 with Palladium Hardware orange handbag; the Brooklyn Machine Works bicycle customized by NIGO in 2005; JAY- Z’s autographed BAPE STA sneakers, as well as a pair of vintage Levi’s 501EXX “The End” Rodeo Jeans denim pants from the 1960s that are in excellent condition. You may want to take a closer look at the video shot by the Hypebeast team at the public preview site.
Tags: highestpriced soughtafter premium collection NIGOs auction surprise Hypebeast
-
