Spring Court G2 pumps - MIA France special edition

We have featured the Spring Court G2 pumps in the past. They're a footwear classic, famed for being the shoes worn by John Lennon on the cover of Abbey Road as well as being beloved of mods in the 1960s. So it's no surprise that we're taking with this MIA France special edition of the shoe.

Presumably 'France' because of the red and blue detailing, as well as the red, white and blue spare laces that are thrown in as part of the deal. Aside from that, this is very much a classic G2 - canvas upper, gum sole and vulcanised rubber outsole.

Available only (as far as we can see) directly from the French Spring Court website, price is around 60 Euros and they do ship worldwide.

Find out more at the Spring Court website

Via Selectism

Jump The Gun 60s-style raincoat

Not sure what it's like where you are, but it's pretty much been throwing it down here for almost a week now - which makes it the ideal time to pick up something like the Jump The Gun 60s-style raincoat.

It is what it says it is - styled with an early 1960s look (think Harry Palmer), with no fussy belts or detailing, aside from the usual pockets, but with ample size to keep you (and your suit) covered from the elements.

Three colours available, the blue above or a grey or black, along with plenty of sizes. It retails for £125. Alternatively, keep an eye on vintage and charity shops, these kind of raincoats do occasionally come up, often in really good condition too.

Find out more at the Jump The Gun website

Via Modculture

Adidas Nastase Super Tournament Edition trainers reissued

If you missed out on the reissue earlier this year, the Adidas Nastase Super Tournament Edition trainers are back again, with Adidas tweaking the detailing of this limited edition tennis shoe.

Originally seen back in the 1980s, the Nastase Super gets the premium treatment here, with premium leather uppers, an original 'super sole' unit (this time in white and off-white), Tournament Edition packaging and logos along with the exclusivity of those limited numbers.

£79 will secure you a pair on pre-order.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

Retro Monopoly T-shirts by Chunk

Monopoly has, since its patent in 1935, burrowed its way into so many homes across the world that it needs no explanation. Along with its money-centric format, the design of the game's board itself has become classic.

UK men's fashion brand Chunk have clearly stumbled on something clever with their Monopoly branded t-shirts with a twist. Taking the ever present Do Not Pass Go and Free Parking square designs, they've incorporated some slightly risque wit into their retro styled logos.

The t-shirts are now available online from Atlantic Colours for £17.95 each.

Find out more from the website

Reebok 1980s Freestyle Hi Basquiat trainers

An 80s shoe that's also a tribute to iconic 1980s artist - the Reebok Freestyle Hi Basquiat trainers.

We're not sure whether these are fashion or art - obviously you can wear them, although that chunky 80s profile is something as many people will hate as love. Or you could just put them on display - with each shoe featuring 1980s Basquiat street art all over (body, sole, laces, tongue and straps) and a Basquiat signature inside.

Choose from two colours (black or white), both selling for 110 Euros. See over the page for a view of the white from a different angle.

Find out more at the Colette website

Dee and Ricky Lego belt buckle

If you like your lego, Dee and Ricky offer the opportunity to wear your art on your sleeve with their range of accessories crafted from the humble bricks, including this belt buckle. The New York based duo creations, which also include hair bows and heart brooches, were featured in a Marc Jacobs show last year and are now available to buy directly from their own website. 

Using the bright building blocks as a starting point means there is all manner of colour combinations to select from for the buckle. The prices are a bit higher than your average lego starter kit though with the buckle costing $85 and the actual belt an additional $10. 

Buy it online

Five of the best: 60s-style shirtmakers and retailers

I am planning on doing a series of 'five of the best' round-ups for the different areas covered by Retro To Go, but in the meantime, I'd like to point you in the direction of an article we have just done for Modculture, a top five of 60s-style shirtmakers and retailers.

We've gone beyond the obvious choices on the high street, instead looking at more specialist and 'niche' sellers, but all affordable and all with websites so you can order online and find out more, no matter where you are in the world.

Check out the article via the link below.

Recommended 60s-style shirtmakers article

Puma Clyde Hall of Game trainers

Like old school trainers? Like basketball? Specifically have a thing for either the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls or the New York Knicks? Well, we guess you just might appreciate the Puma Clyde Hall of Game trainers.

Yes, this is another variation of the classic 1970s basketball shoe (inspired by Walt 'Clyde' Frazier), only this time Puma is offering three pairs, with the suede upper in the colours of the three basketball teams previously mentioned, along with a black toe piece and heel, plus white synthetic sole.

If you like them, you can order a pair now, priced at £49.99. See over the page for one of the other colour variations.

Find out more at the Size website

Brutus 1960s-style Trimfit shirts hit the stores

We've previewed these on the site for some time now, so we're finally glad to see the Brutus Trimfit shirts in the shops.

As we mentioned previously, the shirts offer all that classic 1960s detailing, with a slim fit, bold button-down collar, box pleat and a choice of tartan, black gingham or blue gingham as colours.

The first batch of stockists are Jump The Gun in Brighton, Oi Polloi in Manchester and Hip in Leeds, all three offering online sales too if you don't happen to live nearby. You will also be able to buy them directly from Brutus at the end of the month. The shirts are priced around the £45 mark. More images over the page.

Brutus Trimfit website

Adidas Gazelle Vintage LEA trainers reissued

Yes, another Adidas trainer and another take on that classic 1960s Gazelle shoe - the Adidas Gazelle Vintage LEA.

Much of the original detailing has been maintained, but this reissue is in suede, matched up with some white leather stripes for a monochrome finish. Outside of that, there's a 'comfort' sole unit, gold detailing and a white leather heel grip to make it even easier to get on or off.

These don't hit the stores until August, but you can pre-order a pair now, priced at £79.

Find out more at the End Clothing website