April 2020 – CTFashionMag

FaceTime and iPhone with Monika Kors

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Expensive cameras and lights have been tucked away. And the modest iPhone armed with FaceTime has become king in the world of fashion photography. COVID-19 and […]

Iconic von Furstenberg offers advice to designers on handling pandemic

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com COVID-19 has put life across the globe on pause. And the fashion industry has not been sheltered from the economic ramifications of stay at home orders […]

FaceTime and iPhone with Iraima Lopez

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Expensive cameras and lights have been tucked away. And the modest iPhone armed with FaceTime has become king in the world of fashion photography. COVID-19 and […]

In post-COVID world, Kenneth Cole says fashion business destined to change

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, clothing designer Kenneth Cole believes the fashion industry will need to make itself relevant to consumers. “This is a chance […]

Spring weddings turn into fall weddings thanks to COVID-19

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The COVID-19 outbreak has forced many engaged couples to postpone plans for a wedding this spring. This means the planning efforts likely have begun for rescheduled […]

Make your own mask

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rack up casualties, the Centers of Disease Control last week recommended Americans wear face coverings when out in public. However, […]

Gone Hollywood: Latest gowns from Pronovias

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

With all bridal market events cancelled across the world because of COVID-19, Pronovias, a luxury bridal wear brand, released images of its latest collection to editors via a press release. […]

New time, new location, new plan for Miss Connecticut

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many traditional events to change their plans. The events either have been cancelled for 2020 or postponed till later in the […]

Style joins COVID-19 war

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Gowns, blouses and swimsuits are being set aside as New England fashion designers are using their skills to create something that’s less glamorous but more practical. […]

Virtually there

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN Ctfashionmag.com The world is focused on the four walls around them as COVID 19 restricts freedom – even for fashion – for the sake of health. Model […]

The rise of the social influencer

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Betty White speaks in warm and neighborly tones about the virtues of Kodak’s new color camera. That’s how Kodak encouraged consumers to buy a camera in […]

Social influencers, like everyone else, hampered by COVID-19

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Just like most of the world, the lives and livelihood of social influencers has ground to a halt because of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are some […]

One World Peace for a positive fashion message

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com One World Peace offered a positive message with its urban, casual wear, ready to wear collection shown at Society Fashion Week in February during New York […]

Gown maker launches effort to help hungry

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

In response to COVID-19, fashion house Faviana Intl. has launched a national initiative to give back to the millions of vulnerable children who have been impacted by the novel coronavirus […]

StyleWeek now shifted till later in the year

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com StyleWeek Northeast was supposed to be celebrating its 18th anniversary next month with a bevy of fashion showcases and runway shows. But fans of the Providence, […]

Virus now cancels NYSFE runway shows

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The dominoes keep tipping over in fashion as New York Summer Fashion Explosion has postponed its 2020 shows in New York City, which were supposed to […]