July 2019 – CTFashionMag

Vanity Couture reaches out to the more mature woman who still has that va-va-voom

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Vanity Couture offered up a luxe, mature, but still sexy collection of swimwear at Art Hearts Fashion in Miami in July. As part of Swim Fashion […]

Let’s be clear, De Vesi bags are cute

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A recent news story from Ireland reported that when pop star Ariana Grande came to Dublin, fans going to the show had to follow several rules […]

Together as one: Miss America contestants meet at the Outstanding Teen event

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When Miss America comes to the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut on Dec. 19, for the second time, the latest class of contestants for the national […]

Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen: No national title but an ‘amazing’ time

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Woodbury, Conn. teen Lindiana Frangu didn’t walk away with the title of Miss America’s Outstanding Teen. But she still had an amazing time. Frangu spent three […]

Hugs and kisses all around for Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen

Posted on July 27, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com After being sequestered away during competition week, each night during the preliminaries of the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen contest, candidates were given the opportunity afterward to […]

Tap, tap, tap: The finals are calling for Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The preliminaries for Miss America’s Outstanding Teen wrapped up on the night of Thursday, July 25 and Connecticut’s representative danced her way to the finish. Woodbury, […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Elite Connecticut 2019 American Woman of Service Darcy Castro

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, business attire, and swimsuits or athleisure wear are the uniforms of necessity. But what […]

Things were hopping for Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen Lindiana Frangu jumped in head-on in the second night of preliminary competition at the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen contest in Orlando Wednesday […]

Miss America will be held at Mohegan Sun in CT this year

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

NBC’s “The 2020 Miss America Competition” will telecast live on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. in Mohegan Sun Arena. The competition follows 51 compelling candidates as they compete for […]

An evening gown for Miss CT’s OT

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com This Tuesday, July 23, the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen competition begins in Orlando, Fla. Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen Lindiana Frangu will find out if she wins […]

The gospel according to SwimShow

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com SwimShow, one of the trade shows for swimwear and accessories, set down at the Miami Convention Center during Miami Swim Fashion Week. And boutiques and retailers […]

Before there’s Art (Hearts Fashion), there’s the pregame

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before the guests arrived for the opening night of Art Hearts Fashion Miami Swim Week at the Faena Forum on July 11, backstage was abuzz with […]

Sweet as candy: Vichi adds some sugar to Miami Swim

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Vichi’s candy-themed swimsuit collection was sweet, yummy, and sexy. The collection, which featured women’s and men’s suits, was presented at Art Hearts Fashion Miami Swim Week […]

Breast cancer research gets boost from calendar, models

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Middletown’s lingerie shop, Tina’s Fine Lingerie and Swimwear on Main Street has released its annual fundraising calendar. The 2020 edition of the calendar features local models […]

Model Mob: Your favorite workout wear

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Mob is a group of area fashion models who weigh in on a variety of issues for CTFashionMag.com and provide selfies and self-submitted photographs that […]

Swimwear that retailers feel women will want

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The fashion runways at Miami Swim Week in mid-July find designers presenting aspirational swimwear. The garments are often the dreams of women, providing touchstones of the […]

GYV Me Body, give me the body positive attitude

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At Society Fashion Week during Miami Swim Week, GYV Me Body offered diverse body positive swimwear on the runway at the Nautilus on Collins Avenue. There […]

Fire up the yacht, pop open the champagne, and slip on your Liliana Montoya

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Liliana Montoya provided a simple palette for her swimsuit collection unveiled at Art Hearts Fashion in Miami Beach on July 11. The show at Faena Forum […]

Outstanding farewell for Outstanding Teen

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In two weeks, Woodbury teen Lindiana Frangu will find out how she ranks among teens from across the country. Frangu, who is the reigning Miss Connecticut’s […]

Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer, do…

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Sunshine fell with romantic affection upon her glowing face,” F. Scott Fitzgerald on Daisy Buchanan in “The Great Gatsby.” “There was music from my neighbor’s house […]

AnR: Can you say diverse?

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The key word for AnR Fashion’s runway show at New York Summer Fashion Explosion was diverse. The looks were diverse. The intended customer base was diverse […]

It’s something in the Watters

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Watters http://www.watters.com presented its latest collections for Watters, WTOO, and Willowby bridal wear at The Knot Couture in New York City earlier this year. PHOTOS by […]

Cars and fashion, a marriage of color

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion and automobiles have more in common than some of their aficionados may admit. For example, there are times where you buy for function –such as […]

Ex-Gap exec designs shoes that fit the lifestyle of the modern woman

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Bells & Becks shoes are designed for women to wear from day to night. And the concept reflects the lifestyle of the brand’s founder Tamar Miller, […]

JUS10H’s urban renewal project

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The JUS10H collection shown at New York Summer Fashion Explosion on June 22 could be described as urban renewal. The individual patchwork pieces that help give […]