One of the most significant sneaker releases of 2026. The Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Alaska is not just a sneaker — it is a tribute, a piece of design history, and one of the most emotionally charged drops Jordan Brand has ever produced.
Originally released as a European exclusive in 2018, the all-white Air Jordan 1 collaboration with Virgil Abloh was the rarest and most elusive colourway of the entire Off-White x Nike partnership — seen only in limited quantities and commanding extraordinary prices on the secondary market ever since. The 2026 Alaska reissue brings it back to the world for the first time, celebrating both Jordan Brand's 40th anniversary and the enduring legacy of Virgil Abloh, one of the most influential designers of his generation.
This release marks a pivotal shift from Off-White branding to the Virgil Abloh Archive — "V.A.A. for Nike" is printed on the medial panel in place of the original "Off-White for Nike" text, connecting this pair directly to Abloh's estate and creative archive rather than the brand that has since changed hands. It is a more personal, more archival statement — and for those who understand the history, it carries even more weight than the original.
The design itself is pure Abloh. An inside-out construction exposes the Air Jordan 1's underlying architecture — raw foam edges, layered leather and mesh panels in crisp white and sail tones, zig-zag stitching, decorative blue and orange thread details, and the iconic signature zip tie hanging from the lace cage. Bold "AIR" text stamps the midsole in the tradition of The Ten collection, and "85" text on the inner collar echoes Abloh's continued homage to the Jordan 1's original 1985 design language. Every detail is deliberate, every element a conversation between past and present.
Each pair comes packaged in a specially designed box with circular cutouts revealing a clear inner case, and includes a small zine filled with original sketches and handwritten notes from Virgil Abloh himself — making this as much a collector's artefact as a wearable sneaker. Initially released via a series of Virgil Abloh Archive World's Fair events across Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, London, Paris, Hong Kong and Tokyo, before a wider global drop on April 3, 2026.
Limited. Significant. Essential.
Key Details:
- Inside-out deconstructed construction
- Premium leather and mesh upper in White / Sail
- "V.A.A. for Nike" medial branding (Virgil Abloh Archive)
- Signature Off-White zip tie on lace cage
- Bold "AIR" midsole text
- "85" inner collar detail
- Zig-zag stitching and blue / orange thread accents
- Exposed foam padding throughout
- Special edition packaging with circular cutouts and clear inner box
- Includes Virgil Abloh Archive zine with original sketches and notes
- Style Code: AA3834-100
- Colourway: White / White
