Fragment and Union’s releases of the Air Jordan 1 are some of the most sought-after pairs on the aftermarket. Next year, the two will join forces, merging their iconic design choices into one. This week we have the first in-hand look at the white & black style, coming in 2026.
The story of an ultra grail in the world of sneakers is hard to ignore. When I started collection, living, and breathing sneakers in the early 2010s the sneaker of the moment was the 2014 Fragment x Air Jordan 1 High. The pair was and is an incredibly difficult to get release, and still fetches a hefty $1,500 these days. Los Angeles retailer Union has a similar story. Released in 2018, their first project featuring the AJ1 remains nearly unobtainable, unless you’re willing to pay up to $1,200 for the “Storm Blue” style. Over the last few years, leaks and rumors have pointed to a three-way release joining these two famous collaborators, dropping next year.
After two years of rumors, pairs of a Fragment x Union Air Jordan 1 finally started to surface over the last eight months. Fragment founder Hiroshi Fujiwara has been spotted wearing them, and early samples & production pairs have found their way into the hands of specialty dealers. This week, we have our first in-hand look at a black & white pair Hiroshi wore earlier this Summer. The look paints the iconic silhouette in a very simple neutral color blocking. Black toe box, Swoosh, and heel & collar overlays, and everything else in sheer white. The collar features Union’s stitching element and a flash of royal blue, while Fragment’s signature stamp appears on the outer heels.
FRAGMENT X UNION X AIR JORDAN 1 HIGH OG “BLACK/WHITE” RELEASE INFORMATION
The upcoming collaboration between Fragment and Union has still not been officially unveiled or announced, but pairs are rumored to release during the Spring/Summer 2026 season. The back & white pair seen here is the first instance we’ve seen of this color not on Hiroshi’s feet, meaning production and sampling is well underway. Pairs will likely be incredibly hard to get, and will release from Nike, Union, and select retailers for $200.
Fragment x Union LA x Air Jordan 1 High OG
Color: White/Black
Style Code: II7282-100
Release Date: Spring 2026
Price: $200
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