The Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High OG "Alaska" returns in monochromatic white bringing deconstructed design philosophy under V.A.A. banner.

Design & Inspiration

All-white leather upper with exposed foam tongue revealing construction layers. Signature orange tab on Swoosh. Bold "AIR" text printed across midsole highlighting Nike Air cushioning beneath. "V.A.A. for Nike" text stamped on medial side replacing original "Off-White for Nike" branding. Light blue zip-tie motif. Exposed stitching throughout upper showing deconstruction process. Sewn-on oversized Swoosh logos. "SHOELACES" text on white, grey, purple, and black lace options. Visible construction details maintain unfinished intentional aesthetic. Special packaging features Air Jordan 1 box with circular cutouts opening from side. Transparent slide-out inner case stamped with V.A.A. and Jumpman logos. Iridescent insert and sketch booklet featuring "MODERNISM IS NOT NEW" phrase.

The Ten & Virgil Abloh Legacy

Virgil Abloh partnered with Nike October 2016 launching "The Ten" collection 2017—ten deconstructed Nike icons divided into "REVEALING" and "GHOSTING" themes. Air Jordan 1 led "REVEALING" pack designed to look hand-cut, open-source, reconstructed. Abloh used X-ACTO knife to puncture sole discovering Air unit inspiring "AIR" midsole text. Chicago colorway debuted first May 2017 Met Gala earning Footwear News 2017 Shoe of the Year. Europe-exclusive all-white "Euro" version released 2018. Powder blue UNC colorway followed June 2018. Partnership redefined sneaker collaborations blurring prototype and product lines. Virgil Abloh Archive founded by Shannon Abloh preserves late designer's creative legacy—collection over 20,000 objects spanning Virgil's practice. "Alaska" marks first global V.A.A. product release continuing historic Nike partnership under new banner. Virgil Abloh (1980-2021) inspired to become designer as teenager in Rockford Illinois sketching shoes mailing ideas to Nike.

Comfort & Performance

Nike Air cushioning in heel. Exposed foam collar. Leather upper construction. Traditional lacing system. Rubber outsole. True to size fit. Originally designed for performance now lifestyle icon.

Release Information & Pricing

The Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High OG "Alaska" releases March 2026 via V.A.A. World's Fair activations (Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, London, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo) through Canary Yellow online, followed by April 3, 2026 global release via Nike SNKRS and select retailers. Adult sizing. Retail price $230 USD/200€/185£. Portion of proceeds donated to Virgil Abloh Foundation.