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The fashion of GTC: What tech lovers wore to the Nvidia conference
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert
2025-03-21T07:41:01Z
The fashion at Nvidia GTC ranged from jeans and T-shirts to sharp suits and ties.
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Nvidia hosted its annual GTC conference this week, drawing tech leaders from around the globe.The fashion at the conference ranged from dark jeans and T-shirts to sharp suits and ties.Among the top-noticed brands in attendance were Hoka sneakers and Patagonia puffer jackets.Nvidia hosted its annual conference this week, attracting tech junkies from around the globe to see the latest advancements in AI, quantum computing, robotics, and beyond. And the event, while without a dress code, wasn't lacking style.The traditional black T-shirt paired with jeans or slacks remains a staple outfit in the tech world, with many attendees wearing some variation of the stereotypical fit.But just as popular was the modest half-zip and quarter-zip sweatshirt, as seen on Infleqtion CEO Matthew Kinsella.
Matthew Kinsella, CEO of Infleqtion, sports a quarter-zip and khakis for GTC.
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Others, like Mike Celetti, opted for a classic blazer — but made it their own with stylish sneakers.
Mike Celetti poses in sharp sneakers at GTC.
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In fact, high-end sneakers were a common sight at GTC. Many sported Hokas, but Adidas and Nikes were also common.
Todd Didier rocked red Nikes and a floral shirt.
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"The sneaker competition at tech conferences is intense," attendee Todd Didier said.
Eye-catching shoes were all over GTC.
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Others were sporting leather jackets, perhaps inspired by CEO Jensen Huang's signature look.
Cassandra Young shows off her leather jacket and boots at GTC.
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Some attendees were set on business attire but with brighter colors than you'd see at a typical law firm or similar setting.
David Thomas poses in a patterned blazer and wingtips at GTC.
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And many wore classic work outfits with a Nvidia-green twist.
Justyna Zander sported an Nvidia-green blazer and ascot at GTC.
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Female attendees alternated between slacks, dresses, and skirts — mostly tea length, as Samantha Cutslinger showed off with a matching purse.
Samantha Cutslinger added a dash of contrasting color — with a matching over the shoulder bag — at GTC.
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It was clear that some attendees were focused on form as much as function.
This GTC attendee, who preferred to remain anonymous, strutted around the conference in a denim jacket and slacks.
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Bold patterns were common — many in black and white.
Markesha Clausell's outfit, complete with a pearl necklace, drew eyes from across the Convention Center courtyard.
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Puffer jackets were ubiquitous, including North Face, Under Armor, and Patagonia brands.
Puffer jackets, in long sleeves and vest styles, were spotted everywhere at the Nvidia conference.
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But it was clear many attendees took their style seriously, using GTC as their own runway.
BalaKrishna Kolluru, a machine learning scientist, gets his outfits hand-tailored in Bombay.
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"I sincerely believe I am the most fashion-conscious machine learning scientist on the planet," BalaKrishna Kolluru told BI. "I don't know why — for whatever reason, I have a spring collection, summer collection, autumn collection."
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