Pharrell Williams Launches JOOPITER Marketplace for Instant-Access Collectibles

Pharrell Williams has expanded his digital auction platform, JOOPITER, by introducing a new marketplace that offers instant purchase options for rare and collectible items. This development aims to cater to collectors seeking immediate access to unique pieces, moving beyond traditional auction formats.(Hypebeast)

The inaugural offerings on JOOPITER Marketplace include a variety of exclusive items from Pharrell's personal collection and contributions from his close associates. Highlights feature a black version of Williams' signature Vivienne Westwood Buffalo hat priced at $630, customized black Timberland boots from his wardrobe at $4,200, and a sample white Billionaire Boys Club polo shirt identical to the one he wore in the "Frontin’" music video, available for $735.(Hypebeast)

Collaborators such as artist Tom Sachs, jeweler Lorraine Schwartz, entrepreneur Easy Otabor, and music executive Steven Victor have also contributed items. Notably, Schwartz is offering an Hermès Ostrich Tri-Color Birkin 35 with Palladium Hardware for $36,900, along with jewelry from her Elizabeth Taylor collection. Additional pieces include a RSVP Gallery x Off-White x Nike T-shirt for $285 and items from the late designer Virgil Abloh.(Hypebeast)

JOOPITER's CEO, John Auerbach, emphasized the platform's commitment to meeting the evolving demands of collectors by providing immediate access to sought-after items. Pharrell Williams stated that JOOPITER was founded to introduce a new voice into the auction landscape and to redefine what it means to be a collector. With the launch of the marketplace, the platform aims to expand its ecosystem and bring unique objects to a broader audience.(Hypebeast)