Fragment x Union x Air Jordan 1 Pack Drops Valentine’s Day with Three High-Top Colorways
The long-anticipated triple collaboration between fragment design, Union and Jordan Brand will arrive on February 14, 2026 at 11 AM ET. The three-pair Air Jordan 1 High pack includes a Chicago mash-up, a Sport Royal variant and a White Black pair that will be released through a separate retailer exclusive.
Release timing and how to buy
The collection is scheduled to go live on February 14, 2026 at 11 AM ET (8 AM PT) through the partners’ designated online release channel, with select retailers expected to stock at least two of the colorways afterward. Shoppers should expect a high-demand drop and plan for typical raffle and queue mechanics used for limited sneaker releases.
The three colorways explained
The pack comprises three distinct takes on the AJ 1 High silhouette. The Chicago mash-up blends elements from classic red, white and black Chicago DNA with design cues that reflect Union’s known aesthetic. The Sport Royal pairs Royal and Neutral Grey tones for a blue-forward look, while the White Black option is a cleaner, minimalist version that leans into fragment design’s pared-back sensibility. The collection also includes matching apparel pieces built around the same color stories.
Who designed what
Design duties were split across the collaborators. Union’s creative lead was behind the Sport Royal iteration, while fragment’s founder handled the White Black take. The Chicago mash-up was a joint effort, combining both teams’ ideas into a single hybrid that nods to each brand’s signature motifs.
Events, local programs and early access
In the lead-up to the release, the collaborators staged events in Los Angeles tied to All-Star Weekend. Those activations included a hands-on workshop for kids from a community wings program and a panel featuring the designers and culture figures. Prior local in-store raffles gave Los Angeles County residents early purchase opportunities, and a special pass event during All-Star Weekend distributed a limited number of pairs of the White Black colorway.
Retail strategy and what to expect after launch
Expect the Sport Royal and Chicago mash-up to appear through the primary release channel on February 14, 2026, with additional releases at select retailers and brand apps to follow. The White Black colorway will be handled separately as an exclusive release through a single retailer. Stock is expected to be tight across the board, so buyers should prepare for raffles, queued drops and third-party resell activity. Collectors tracking the release should monitor retailer announcements and be ready at 11 AM ET on drop day.
This triple collaboration pairs fragment’s minimalism with Union’s reinterpretation of heritage Air Jordan styling, producing one of the most talked-about AJ 1 packs of the season. For collectors, the mash-up Chicago and Sport Royal pairs look set to be widely contested, while the White Black exclusive will likely drive additional demand among completists.
