On this day in 1996, a young Michael Kors stepped into Sotheby’s New York for the very first time. The occasion? The landmark auction of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ estate — a sale that would become an unforgettable convergence of history and legacy. And Kors wasn’t there just to watch — he came to bid. At his first-ever Sotheby’s auction, the future fashion icon set his sights on a silver-plated Dunhill cigarette lighter inscribed to “Jack and Jackie.” The initial estimate? $800 to $1,200. With never-before-seen footage from the sale, watch iconic American designer Michael Kors recount his first Sotheby's experience, proving that, when it comes to auctions, you win some, you lose some. Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►► youtube.com/channel/UCelkSnSbxvIfjjD01uPHHbg #sothebys #michaelkors #jfk #auction #fashion #designer #fashionhistory #history #americanicon #estate #estatesale #style #luxury #fashiondesigner #archive #deepdive