The Craze: Onesie’s Are Not Just For Babies

The Craze is a trend report bringing you the latest (and, duh, the greatest) in beauty and style.

Remember when those cute playsuits and rompers were the summer style must-have? Remember how fast that trend died? Well, it seems that one-piece anythings are coming back in style. From jumpsuits to playsuits, and even overalls, these one piece options are making a major comeback for the spring 2011 wardrobe.

Lanvin Spring RTW 2011

Malandrino Spring RTW 2011

Gucci Spring RTW 2011

Zac Posen Spring RTW 2011

Desginers such as Alber Elbaz, Karl Largefeld, and Malandrino, among others feature jumpsuits in their collection. Whether they are printed or are bold color jumpsuits can be worn as eveningwear or as daywear, depending on the cut and shape of the garment.

If you have a curvier shape, try a halter jumpsuit with a belt cinching the waist. This creates amazing curves and silhouette. When you’re out on the town try luxury fabrics like silk or sequins. Every student and faculty will turn their head when they see you walking.

Jumpsuits are versatile and can be worn a number of ways. Fashionistas will not have any trouble matching a jumpsuit to their own style. From evening to tailored, sporty to loose, and just the basic jumpsuit, you will stand out on SU campus. When it comes to jumpsuits any length is acceptable, just find which length works for you.

This trend is sure to excite our fellow fashionistas! The ways you can style a jumpsuit is endless. Now before you head to Crouse mall searching for that perfect jumpsuit, here are some sites that offer jumpsuits.

ASOS Exclusive Cowl Back Jumpsuit $80.69

Topshop Red Frill Edge One Sleeve Poplin Playsuit $55.00

Forever 21 Belted Jumpsuit $22.80

-Ivie Igbeare

Biz Buzz: Zac Posen for the...slightly less rich

Biz Buzz keeps its fabulously accessorized ear to the ground to provide breaking fashion news coverage.

If you love designer fashion (we sure do) but loathe designer prices, here's a bit of good news: Zac Posen announced Wednesday via WWD that his lower-priced line, Z Spoke, will be launching exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue in the spring.

A look from Zac Posen's new line, Z Spoke. Photo: WWD

Posen's new venture is set to include a 60-piece collection, with prices starting at $78 for a t-shirt and $675 for a knit dress. That may still seem like an outrageous price for us not-so-fortunate college students, but if you’re familiar with Posen's prices for his signature collection, your mouth should be hitting the floor (they usually range from $900 to $12,000, and nearly $20,000 for custom pieces).

Z Spoke will debut in 17 Saks stores, as well as on saks.com, and have an emphasis on separates, such as knits, blazers and khaki shorts — a far cry from the red-carpet pieces Posen is known for.

"It's not Zac-for-less, it’s not the little sister collection at all," says Posen in WWD. "The dresses — that's something I can do with my eyes closed. This is about a new identity."

Although he has found success among Hollywood stars, Posen says the line isn’t a "celebrity brand." Z Spoke is set to capture the street aesthetic for the urban hipster type of girl, he says.

But don’t expect the line to repeat the same "tough" styles currently in the market.

"I treat a T-shirt as a T-shirt should be treated. With a lot of love."

- by Jasmine Thomas

BET Fashion Show

Today, BET hosted its fashion show called RIP the Runway.  I did not get to watch the show but I do like its website.  Click here is the promotional video for the fashion show.   The fashion show has many rap and hip-hop artists performing.  The executive producer for the show is DIDDY.   This show should be very interesting.  The designers for the show are Apple Bottoms, Monif C, Qristyl Designs, Sixx Foota, Rich & Infamous, Sean John, Respect M.E., Zac Posen, Coco Ri, and Amaya Swimwear.

I really like the designs by Monif C,  who says she is a contemporary designer for plus size women from sizes 14-24.   This season she uses many bright colors.  As you see below.

   

I also looked at Qristyl Frazier, who specializes in plus-size clothing.  The target age for her clothing ranges from 22-55 and from sizes 12-24.  I also noticed that many of the designers are rapper or hip hop artists.  Sean John is Diddy's line; Respect M.E is Missy Elloit's designs.