Fragment Design × Union Air Jordan 1 SNKRS Release

Fragment Design and Union—two of Jordan Brand's most prolific and respected collaborative voices—are joining forces on a three-way Air Jordan 1 collection. The partnership arrives on SNKRS on February 27th, uniting the Tokyo-based design studio and Philadelphia's Union Los Angeles in a release that stands as natural extension of both labels' Jordan legacy.

Both Fragment and Union have established themselves as essential partners within the Jordan ecosystem. Fragment Design, helmed by Hiroshi Fujiwara, has consistently pushed the Air Jordan 1 into new creative territories, whether through bold colorway interpretations or subtle technical refinements. Union, meanwhile, has built its reputation on deconstructed takes and unexpected material combinations, applying a distinctly East Coast sensibility to the silhouette.

The convergence of these two perspectives on a single AJ1 drops introduces the question of how each brand's design DNA translates when working in tandem rather than isolation. The collection demonstrates the depth of institutional knowledge both labels possess regarding the Air Jordan 1's proportions, materials, and cultural weight.

Release Information

Model: Air Jordan 1

Collaboration: Fragment Design × Union

Release Date: February 27, 2026

Availability: Nike SNKRS app (expected limited drops)

Retail Price: To be confirmed

Retailers: Nike SNKRS (primary); additional retail partners to be announced