Jordan 1 Retro High x Virgil Abloh Archive Alaska

Long before blowing up the market with the legendary Chicago Bulls colorway, Virgil Abloh had a fixed idea for the Air Jordan 1: strip away all the color so that the only thing that mattered was the structure of the shoe. That powerful concept saw the light in 2018, but only reached European stores in a super-limited run. Now, in 2026, this unicorn is finally being released worldwide under the V.A.A. for Nike brand, the label through which Virgil's family manages and protects all his work. The Air Jordan 1 Retro High Virgil Abloh Archive 'Alaska' doesn't try to imitate the past; they are, literally, the original idea from which everything began

When Virgil presented his stark white design back in 2018, Nike preferred to play it safe and release the red and black version first. As a result, the "Alaska" model remained trapped in Europe as a collector's item that almost no one else in the world could get their hands on. Eight years later, the Virgil Abloh Archive (V.A.A.) is unearthing this gem exactly as he conceived it.

Look closely, because the most significant change is in the smallest detail: if you look at the classic text on the medial side, you'll see that the Off-White lettering has been replaced by the phrase "V.A.A. for Nike". This isn't just a design change; it's a way to make it clear who is now looking after Virgil's true legacy.

• Colorway: White/White
• SKU:  AA3834-100
• Release Date: April 3, 2026