Kim Jones, the brains behind some of the most highly coveted, genre-bending collaborations in fashion, is auctioning items from his personal collection together with JOOPITER. And that includes exclusive samples from his storied career.
Journeying through his roles at the creative reins of fashion’s biggest labels — Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Fendi — the selection of grails at JOOPITER’s auction speaks volumes about Jones’ vast cultural impact.
For example, the British designer orchestrated Louis Vuitton x Supreme, a fusion of high fashion with streetwear, the likes of which haven’t been seen since. A monogram carpet from that pioneering 2017 collaboration is being auctioned with JOOPITER.
Plus, there is an exclusive pair of the Dior x Nike Jordan 1 sneakers, the first of 8,500 numbered pairs, and a personal FENDI x Versace bathrobe spelling out Kim Jones’ name across the back, also going under the hammer.
These are relics from collaborations that changed the course of fashion and streetwear: pioneering partnerships bringing high fashion into sneaker culture or combining luxury houses in a way previously thought unimaginable.
Alongside his own creations, Jones is auctioning rare items he’s collected including archive Maison Margiela, ceramics from Hylton Nel, original 1985 Nike Jordan 1’s in the UNC colorway, and a Helmut Lang Ribbon Dress from 1988.
The World of Kim Jones auction will be open for global bidding on JOOPITER from February 27 to March 11.
While we wait to see Kim Jones’ next moves after leaving Dior, Pharrell’s auction house JOOPITER reminds us of his undeniable influence.