Virgil Abloh's iconic Air Jordan 1 returns globally

The Virgil Abloh Archives (V.A.A.) x Air Jordan 1, a significant collaboration, is slated for a global release in 2026. This marks the inaugural drop from the V.A.A. collection, dedicated to preserving and sharing Abloh's extensive body of work. Shannon Abloh, founder of the Virgil Abloh Archive, emphasized the Air Jordan 1's personal importance to Virgil, recalling it inspired his design aspirations.

The 2026 iteration of the all-white Air Jordan 1, originally a European exclusive in 2018, retains Abloh's distinctive touches like exposed tongue layers and the orange tab on the Swoosh. A key update is the medial branding, now reading "V.A.A. for Nike" instead of the original "Off-White for Nike."

Preparations for the release commence with V.A.A. World's Fair activations throughout March 2026 in cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, London, Paris, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. The sneaker will initially be available via an EQL raffle at the Los Angeles activation on March 14-15.

Following these events, the Virgil Abloh Archives x Air Jordan 1 will see a comprehensive global launch on April 3, 2026. It will be accessible through Nike SNKRS, Canary Yellow online, and select retailers worldwide, carrying a retail price of $230.