July 2022 – CTFashionMag

Planning for next year’s swimsuit wardrobe

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Trade shows like Cabana Miami Beach are intended to let buyers at boutiques and department stores know what brands believe shoppers will be looking for a […]

A curtsy toward ‘Bridgerton’ trends

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Bridgerton” is one of those TV shows that inspires a kazillion pop culture trends. One trend– an age-old favorite– that has returned is the empire waist […]

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley enjoys the amenities of Pigeon Forge

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Conveniently located in the heart of Pigeon Forge, near the legendary attractions, restaurants and shows on the ionic Parkway, The Grand Smokies Resort and Lodge is […]

Bella’s Bug: G’day from Australia

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

In this installment of Bella’s Bug, social media personality Bella Basque speaks with the designer of Bikini Beach Australia.

Do the stroll

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Summer is still here. And when the heat is not too oppressive, it’s an opportune time to stroll through the forests and fields of southern New […]

Igniting her passion for modeling

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Shamauria Bell already had the fires of desire for modeling stoked as a girl. Now, she said, she wants to turn it into a career. The […]

Sustainable, sporty and KB Swim

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At Paraiso Miami Beach during Miami Swim Week July 17, KB Swim, designed presented a sporty swimwear collection built on a philosophy of sustainable fashion. PHOTOS […]

From the workplace to the club

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When Honey Jibrail founded what would become her brand Ms. Honeyco., she had a specific woman in mind. On her website, she explains, that she wanted […]

Swim into the heart of the city

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Miss Latina Elegance title holders went on a swimsuit adventure in the heart of the city, i.e. Springfield, Mass. Keyla Rodriguez, Adriana Melissa Vazquez Pena […]

Coming tomorrow, let’s welcome ‘Bella’s Bug’

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

Starting tomorrow, CTFashionMag.com is excited to welcome a new feature. We welcome Bella Basque as the host of “Bella’s Bug.” The young model will share stories about the adventures she […]

Simpler days with Elizabeth Cordelia

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Elizabeth Cordelia presented a light and airy collection at Society Fashion Week during Miami Swim Week July 16 that made one think of picnics alongside fields […]

Victoria was (is) a fashion model

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com CTFashionMag’s “Backstage Pass” columnist Victoria Henley reminds us that before she was a writer, world traveler and entrepreneur, she was a fashion model. The former “America’s […]

Staffing issues

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sometimes, you arrive at a restaurant only to find it is closed for the night because of “staffing issues.” So you’re left to settle for the […]

Teen model seeks title with Miss Fashion Global

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Teen model Bella Basque has already built a significant social media presence (122,000 followers on Instagram via @therealbellabellas). But she’s looking to take her modeling career […]

Intriguing construction from KOJ at NYSFE

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Keji Jones presented her line KOJ Designs at New York Summer Fashion Explosion on June 25 in Chelsea, NYC. The garments demonstrated a unique approach to […]

Curalli shows its lingerie influences at Flying Solo NYC in Miami

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Venezuelan designer Kehily Curalli doesn’t dance around her feelings about fashion when she puts her clothes on the runway. She’s a lingerie designer. And that lingerie […]

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley parks in ‘gator country

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Educational, informative, and wildly exciting, the Alligator Farm and Zoological Park is the premiere destination in St. Augustine to learn important facts about conservation, preservation, and […]

Riding the creativity of a ‘Bachelorette’ at Cupshe

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A “Bachelorette” provided the creative spark for a new line unveiled by Cupshe at Paraiso Miami Beach. At the July 17 runway show during Miami Swim […]

Celebrating the City of Angels in South Beach

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Los Angeles was on the runway, if not in form but spirit, at Paraiso on South Beach during Miami Swim Week. Cupshe x Tabria Majors Collection, […]

She’s simply ‘Amazing’

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Andrea Udovicic is amazing. Just ask her grandmother Zdenka. After all, the 8-year-old’s stage name is “Andrea Amazing.” The youngster, who was a recent winner […]

Get sporty with Stylez and Designz by Miranda

Posted on July 23, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Stylez and Designz by Miranda came east from Texas to present a sporty beachwear line featuring swimsuits and cover-ups at Society Fashion Week during Miami Swim […]

Talking about My Generation

Posted on July 23, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Wanna get rocked? Because, we’re talking about My Generation. My Generation Clothing offered a runway show at Society Fashion Week during Miami Swim Week that was […]

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley dives into Miami Swim Week

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Famous for its pristine beaches, non-stop nightlife, and balmy weather, Miami has long remained a sought-after vacation destination for seekers of a tropical paradise from around […]

You can bring flowers

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When the temperatures are too high for flowers to bloom, you might just have to wear your own. Model Mariana Duong Vazquez wears a floral print […]

Model represents the curvy women

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Nikoleta Morales is all about representation in the world of modeling. A recent winner at Magnifique Showcase, which is organized by “America’s Next Top Model” contestant […]

Shine like KK Swimwear in Miami

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Glitter and sparkles were the key ingredients for the athletic wear influenced collection of teen and youth swimwear shared by KK Swimwear at Society Swim Week […]

You’ve got options at New York Summer Fashion Explosion

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion designer Laura Faye gave women options at New York Summer Fashion Explosion on June 25 in Chelsea, N.Y. The handbag designer provided a more traditional […]

Talking about your options

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In the summer of 2022, you can keep cool and be cool in at least two ways. You can go casual and slip on a crochet-style […]

For those hot summer nights

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When the temperatures soar to the 90s-plus, nothing you wear really feels cool enough. But a cotton dress at least offers you a pulled-together look as […]

Stars and Stripes for July

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Although July 4 is the headlined day to celebrate patriotism and the birth of America, an aura of national pride has settled across the entire month. […]

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