With vast wealth, the super-rich have curated unique and luxurious collections that set them apart.
For the world’s famous billionaires, personal interests are a significant focus, and they dedicate substantial time and money to their collecting passions.
In addition to common hobbies like collecting cars, diamonds, and artwork, they have their own unique obsessions. Let’s explore the unusual collections owned by the world’s elite:
Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos is a globally renowned American technology entrepreneur and the founder of the multinational technology company Amazon. He is also one of the richest billionaires on the planet.
According to Forbes in 2023, Jeff Bezos currently possesses a staggering net worth of $151.2 billion.
Since 2013, Jeff Bezos has been funding a professional recovery team to search for and retrieve rocket remnants. These rockets were launched during the Apollo 11 mission (the spaceflight that landed the first humans on the Moon, with astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin).
Jeff Bezos is a globally renowned American technology entrepreneur.
As of now, Bezos’s team has discovered numerous engines, including dozens of parts such as gas generators, needles, heat exchange equipment, turbines, and more, all recovered from the ocean floor that were used in NASA missions.
One of the rockets found by his team has been on display at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, USA, since 2015.
Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner loves collecting designer handbags.
Kylie Jenner is a famous model and the youngest self-made female billionaire in the world. By the age of 21, she had amassed a fortune of $1 billion.
Kylie has shared her “small” passion for a collection of designer handbags from world-renowned brands. According to Hollywood Life, she owns over 400 designer bags, valued at more than $1 million.
The most expensive bag in her collection is worth up to $115,000. Most of these bags are rare collectibles, limited editions that are very hard to acquire. Therefore, Kylie cherishes and stores them as if they were works of art.
Phil Knight
Philip Knight is a famous billionaire and the founder of the globally renowned brand Nike. According to Forbes in 2023, he has a net worth of $41.2 billion.
Phil Knight has a particular passion for books. He considers books to be indispensable companions in life. To satisfy his passion, he has collected many rare, ancient books from around the world and has established a special library near his office.
This library is seen as Phil Knight’s private relaxation space. As a result, very few employees are allowed inside. Those permitted entry must remove their shoes and bow their heads before entering.
Bill Gates
Bill Gates loves collecting cars.
The chairman of Microsoft Corporation, Bill Gates currently holds a staggering fortune of $109.2 billion (as of 2023).
With such immense wealth, it’s no surprise that Bill Gates enjoys collecting cars. He owns a luxurious collection of sports cars, including three Porsches (Porsche 911, Porsche Carrera convertible 964, Porsche 959 coupe from 1988), one Jaguar, and one Ferrari, among others, with a total value that is hard to estimate.
Bernard Arnault
Bernard Arnault is the CEO of LVMH, the fashion group that once dethroned Elon Musk to become the richest person in the world. He is known as the “king” of luxury goods, with a colossal fortune of $175.2 billion (according to Forbes in 2023).
Billionaire Bernard Arnault has a passion for collecting modern and contemporary artworks. His collection features works by some of the world’s most famous artists, sold at astronomical prices, such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Damien Hirst, Maurizio Cattelan, Andy Warhol, and Pablo Picasso, among others.
Michael Dell
Michael Dell loves collecting vintage photographs.
Michael Dell, the founder of Dell Technologies, a globally popular computer brand, is also known for his collection of approximately 185,000 vintage photographs from the 20th century, valued at around $100 million.
Currently, this billionaire holds a fortune of $67.5 billion according to Forbes in 2023.
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter, better known as Jay-Z, is a renowned American rapper and businessman. He is one of the best-selling musicians of all time, having sold 50 million albums and 75 million singles worldwide.
This hip-hop mogul owns a luxurious watch collection featuring products from high-end brands such as Rolex, Audemars Piguet, and Richard Mille.
According to Forbes, Jay-Z currently has a net worth of $2.5 billion, making him the first billionaire in hip-hop, earning praise from Warren Buffett, who considers him a role model.
