I n April 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 the energy in the room, the pull of history, and how one small object made a lasting impression.