In this exclusive sit-down with art director, director, and co-director of the Virgil Abloh Archive, Mahfuz Sultan talks to Complex’s Joe La Puma about the re-release of the Virgil Abloh Archives (V.A.A.) x Air Jordan 1. In the interview, Sultan explains why the sneaker is coming back out now, Virgil’s design process with Nike and Jordan, and addresses the current relationship between the Abloh family and Off-White. 00:00 The Legacy of Virgil Abloh's Archive 01:07 Why Virgil Chose the Jordan 1 02:50 The Story of the White-on-White Jordan 1 03:41 Why Re-Release This Sneaker Now? 04:27 Virgil's Secret Sketching Practice 05:54 Inside the 20,000-Object Archive 08:38 How Streetwear Became High Art 10:18 Breaking the Rules of Performance Shoes 13:56 Designing the Off-White Jordan 5 16:26 The Future of the Virgil Abloh Archive Subscribe to Complex News for More: goo.gl/PJeLOl Check out more of Complex here: complex.com twitter.com/Complex facebook.com...