Just as politics and fashion have been so closely knitted in the past – Margaret Thatcher and the 80’s power dressing – so it is today.

In Vivienne Westwood’s Spring Summer 2015 (SS15) catwalk, the models were dressed in Thatcher inspired pin-stripe suits and oversized shoulder pads, with ‘YES’ badges on – a final push for Scottish Independence.

Chanel’s SS15 catwalk saw Karl Lagerfeld stage a feminist fashion protest. For what to wear this coming season, look out for styles from Amal Clooney and Kate Middleton, as well as fashion icon and great advocate of feminism – Emma Watson.

This year expect to see denim jackets with quirky alterations such as plastic collars and ostrich feathered trimmings. “Fluff” – as it was referred to in Simone Rocha’s SS15 collection – is already amongst our winter wardrobe, as it edged our party frocks and adorned our shoes, and will now continue into 2015. In the spring you’ll see it on cutesy dresses, clutches and staple denim jackets.

With the quick turnover of fashion trends it’s always great to see things cross over seasons – if not for our pocket, but the environment as well. Other pieces to hold onto include those sports-inspired pieces as showcased in Topshop’s Unique SS15 collection – no doubt this will filter down into their High Street pieces.

Look up Anya Hindmarch’s ‘Fixation’ collection. Her playful catwalk display emulates her fun approach to fashion, with handbags drenched in leather stickers that take you back to school days.

The Spring Summer 2015 colour palette is all about earthy organic tones. The inspiration for this was taken from the idea of relieving ourselves from the fast paced, instantaneous lifestyle that technological advances have brought us. Women should expect to see blues, oranges, greys, mint greens and deep reds, and men should be on the lookout for cool blues/greys, forest greens, soft sandy tones and subtle lilacs.
There is a crossover of palettes between men and women, which both get their inspiration from the same source – an ideal of bringing a non-synthetic, organic feel to this summer, embodying the rich colours of our planet. JW Anderson’s menswear collection illustrates these earthy tones brilliantly.

Topman’s SS15 collection shouts 70’s with flared trousers, oversized collars, bold flower prints and jazzy shirts – no doubt we’ll also see double denim. Bucket hats – despite coming back into fashion before – have now also hit the catwalk.

With regards to outerwear, look for the classic Parka and boxy jackets
Katie Eary’s cowboy inspired designs also had a hint of the 70’s comeback with an array of psychedelic colours and prints.