UPDATE 3/21/26: The VAA Air Jordan 1 High OG is now available through multiple EQL raffles. North America and Asia Pacific entries are live now, CLICK HERE, and close on March 23rd at 9 AM EST, while a broader global launch is scheduled for April 3rd. Separate EQL drawings are also open now, including an in-person NYC pick-up option, CLICK HERE that closes at 7PM local on March 21st. Matching apparel from the project is available now as well, CLICK HERE.
Original Story 3/12/26:
Nearly ten years after the groundbreaking “The Ten” collection reshaped sneaker collaborations, the legacy of Virgil Abloh continues with a new chapter tied to the iconic Air Jordan 1. The Virgil Abloh Archive has officially announced release details for the V.A.A. x Air Jordan 1 High OG, one of the most anticipated Jordan Brand launches scheduled for 2026.
The Air Jordan 1 High OG x V.A.A. represents the first global product released directly through the Virgil Abloh Archive™, a collection preserving more than 20,000 objects documenting Abloh’s creative work across fashion, design, and culture. Rather than serving only as a tribute, the release continues the influential partnership between Nike and Virgil Abloh that began with The Ten collection in 2017, which reshaped how sneaker collaborations approached storytelling and design.
For Abloh, the Air Jordan 1 always carried personal meaning. Growing up near Chicago, he admired Michael Jordan as a larger-than-life figure. The sneaker itself became symbolic of that influence, ultimately inspiring Abloh’s early dream of becoming a designer. That connection also led him to choose the Air Jordan 1 as the first silhouette he deconstructed during his original Nike collaboration.
This new version stays true to Abloh’s recognizable design language. Signature elements such as the exposed foam tongue, the orange tab on the Swoosh, and the bold “AIR” lettering on the midsole all return. The design highlights the construction of the shoe rather than hiding it, a philosophy Abloh used throughout much of his work. Fans have already nicknamed this colorway “Alaska,” referencing its icy white leather upper paired with light blue accents.
The release will arrive through a series of V.A.A. World’s Fair activations, held in cities closely connected to Abloh’s life and creative influence. Planned locations include Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, London, Paris, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, where events will feature exhibitions, discussions, film screenings, and workshops celebrating his impact on design and culture.
Virgil Abloh Archive Air Jordan 1 Release Date
The Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High OG will launch throughout March via V.A.A. World’s Fair activations and online through Canary Yellow, the art platform founded by Abloh. A global release is set for April 3, 2026 with a retail price set at $230 USD.
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Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High OG
Color: White/White
Style Code: AA3834-100
Release Date: April 3, 2026
Price: $230






