Sneaker News The Air Jordan 1 “Alaska” by Virgil Abloh Archive is among the most coveted sneaker releases of 2026. A reprisal of 2018’s Europe-exclusive Off-White x Air Jordan 1, this upcoming release is the first sneaker release of V.A.A. headed by Abloh’s widow Shannon. The official release info has been announced: Priced at $230 USD, the Air Jordan 1 High OG x V.A.A. will release 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 3rd. A full breakdown of the launch can be found on our dedicated page for the VAA Jordan 1.
Earlier in February, email sign-ups for the V.A.A. x Air Jordan 1 “Alaska” opened, but has since been closed. V.A.A. also released a limited edition book on March 5th; you can still pre-order the book HERE.
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US 04/03/2026 Friday
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Europe 04/03/2026 Friday
| Retailer | Release type | Status |
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| SNS | In Store Only | Offline Only |
| DSM London | EQL | EQL |
| The Broken Arm | Raffle | Check Site |
| BSTN | Raffle Closed | Raffle Closed |
| Solebox | Raffle | Check Site |
| END. | Raffle Closed | Raffle Closed |
| Antonia | Raffle | Check Site |
| Foot District | Raffle | Check Site |
| NOIRFONCE | Raffle | Check Site |
| Backdoor | Raffle | Check Site |
| StarCow | Raffle | Check Site |
| Maha Amsterdam | Raffle | Check Site |
| Opium Paris | Raffle | Check Site |
| Patta | Raffle | Check Site |
| KITH | App Only | Check App |
Asia 04/03/2026 Friday
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| Chamber | Raffle | Check Site |
| VA Tokyo | Raffle | Check Site |
| Babylon Tokyo | Raffle | Check Site |
| DSM Ginza | Raffle | Check Site |
| Undefeated | Raffle | Check Site |
| Kasina | Raffle | Check Site |
| Tune | Raffle | Check Site |
| Case Study | Raffle | Check Site |
| IT HK | Raffle | Check Site |
Canada 04/03/2026 Friday
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| Livestock Canada | Raffle | Check Site |
| Nomad | Raffle | Check Site |
| Naked | In Store Only | Offline Only |
| KITH | App Only | Check App |
| Better Gift Shop | In Store Only | Offline Only |
| Groovy Shoes | In Store Only | Offline Only |
| Capsule | In Store Only | Offline Only |
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- Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 Retro High “Alaska” GOAT
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- Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 Retro High “Alaska” GOAT
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- Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 Retro High “Alaska” GOAT
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- Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 Retro High “Alaska” GOAT
With raffles for the Fragment Union Jordan 1 beginning to go live, some of the real mammoth releases of the year are starting to come off the board, finally becoming tangible after months and months of lead-up. Though that three-headed effort is already show-stopping enough, the real centerpiece of Q1 is a step back into the vaunted world of Virgil Abloh, as the V.A.A. x Air Jordan 1 “Alaska” creeps toward its release.
At the risk of stating the obvious, Abloh’s “The Ten” collection and subsequent exploded takes on the Air Jordan 1 have become earnestly legendary checkpoints in the Air Jordan 1 legacy. How Beaverton would (if they’d ever) manage reprising their partnership with the late legend has been an outstanding question since the posthumous release of a Blazer two-pack in 2022. The launch of the Virgil Abloh Archives showcase in Paris marked a soft launch of the post-life legacy, as a fresh V.A.A. x Air Force 1 Low was distributed to gallery employees.
The Virgil Abloh x Air Jordan 1 “Alaska” marks the first “wide” launch in that renewed story, though obviously this will be a hotly contested one regardless of how many pairs are made available. Essentially reprising the “Euro” exclusives from 2018, the detached branding and overlays remain on this pair, as do the exposed blue stitching and orange patch on the lateral side. The significant new development is cut-out drop-side packaging, which reveals a clear plastic insert and a booklet of Abloh design, with the motto “MODERNISM IS NOT NEW” on the cover.
Again, the Virgil Abloh x Air Jordan 1 “Alaska” is currently expected to release on March 28th. Retail pricing and sizing information are still opaque at the time of this writing. Catch in-hand shots below and watch our 2026 Jordan Release Dates for more on this pair and all the Jumpman has in store.
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- Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High “Alaska” @fkzsnkrs
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- Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High “Alaska” @fkzsnkrs
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- Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High “Alaska” @fkzsnkrs
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- Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High “Alaska” @fkzsnkrs
