JAY-Z seemingly loves flaunting the rarest of the rare. Over the weekend at Fanatics Fest in New York, he was seen rocking a pair of ultra-rare NIGO Nike Air Force 1s.
The sneakers JAY-Z sported are from a collaboration between artist manager Steven Victor and NIGO. Reportedly, only 25 pairs of these kicks were ever made. They feature branding from Steven’s Victor Victor company and NIGO’s artistic depiction of the Tosa, a Japanese fighting dog known for its courage and intellect.
But rare sneakers weren’t the only standout at Fanatics Fest. JAY-Z also showcased a one-of-a-kind Bugatti Tourbillon watch, valued at a whopping $340,000. Designed by celebrity jeweler Jacob Arabo, this watch is truly a marvel.
Arabo gushed about the watch on his Instagram, sharing a video of JAY-Z wearing it with the caption: “My dear friend @jayz was the first to own the 5 time zone watch. 25 years later, he’s the first to own the Bugatti Tourbillon.”
The Bugatti Tourbillon is a result of months of collaboration between Arabo’s team and Bugatti. The design pays tribute to the Bugatti supercar, featuring a 52 x 44 mm case that resembles the car’s body, with a front grille, side radiator inlets, and large sapphire side windows.
Inside, the watch is powered by a V16 engine block automaton crafted from a single block of transparent sapphire. It also features a 30-second flying tourbillon and retrograde hours and minutes that mimic an RPM counter.
Earlier this year, JAY-Z was seen with an even pricier watch at Michael Rubin’s July 4th white party in the Hamptons. He wore a Rolex Daytona valued at over $4 million. This exclusive watch was one of only eight made for the Sultan of Oman in 1988.
The Rolex has an 18-karat yellow gold case, a dial set with pavé diamonds, sapphire numerals, and a bezel adorned with baguette diamonds.
JAY-Z proves once again that his taste in fashion is as impeccable as his music. His appearance at Fanatics Fest will be talked about for a long time, thanks to his unique and rare accessories.
