Air Jordan 1 Virgil Abloh
Definition
A limited-edition sneaker from the 2017 collaboration between Nike's iconic Air Jordan 1 silhouette and designer Virgil Abloh's Off-White brand, featuring deconstructed elements like exposed foam, zip ties, quotation marks around text, and Helvetica branding.
Part of Abloh's 'The Ten' collection, which reimagined classic Nike models by blending streetwear aesthetics with high-fashion irony, making it a holy grail for sneakerheads and resellers alike.
Renowned for its cultural impact, the Air Jordan 1 Virgil Abloh (often called 'Off-White Jordan 1') sparked resale frenzy, with pairs fetching thousands due to its subversive design and limited release.
Examples
I finally copped a pair of Air Jordan 1 Virgil Abloh, but now my wallet is deconstructed just like the shoes.
Wearing Air Jordan 1 Virgil Abloh to the sneaker convention felt like strutting with a Banksy on my feet – priceless hype.
He traded his vintage comics for Air Jordan 1 Virgil Abloh, proving sneakers are the new comic-con currency.
The Air Jordan 1 Virgil Abloh drop had resellers quoting prices higher than Abloh's own ironic text on the box.