Fragment x UNION x Air Jordan 1 High OG SP
Retail: $205 | Style Code: IO7847-002
Release Date: February 27th, 2026
The Fragment x UNION x Air Jordan 1 High OG SP "Varsity Red/Sport Royal" is one of the most anticipated sneaker collaborations of 2026, bringing together three of the most respected names in the culture under one roof. Timed to coincide with NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, this triple-threat release unites Jordan Brand, Hiroshi Fujiwara's fragment design, and Union Los Angeles — two creative forces whose individual histories with the Air Jordan 1 already rank among the most celebrated collabs in sneaker history. The result is a shoe that feels less like a product and more like a summit meeting between icons.
The design is a masterclass in heritage-meets-reinvention. Built on a premium leather upper, the colorway fuses two legendary Air Jordan 1 palettes into one cohesive "Frankenstein" aesthetic: a classic Black Toe base up front transitions into Fragment's signature Sport Royal blue on the heel — a direct callback to Fujiwara's iconic 2014 AJ1 collab — while a bold Varsity Red collar ties it all together. Gold leather piping outlines the panels for extra structural depth, and an aged midsole gives the shoe a worn-in, lived-in feel from day one. Every detail is intentional, every accent tells a story.
What truly sets this pair apart is how each collaborator leaves their fingerprint on the final product. Union LA's signature exposed zigzag stitching wraps the collar, and their yellow UN/LA tab sits alongside Fragment's lightning bolt logo — two marks of authorship sharing the same canvas without competing for attention. Part of a three-piece footwear collection (alongside the "Sport Royal" and "White/Black" iterations), the "Varsity Red" edition is considered the centerpiece of the pack, retailing at $205 and available through Union LA, Nike SNKRS, and select global retailers. For collectors and sneaker enthusiasts alike, this is the kind of release that defines a year. Sonnet 4.6