by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Imperfections by Ley knit together a collection of crocheted garments for the runway show at “Life
Month: March 2023
Don’t put those sweaters away just yet
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Spring is in sight. But that doesn’t mean you have to set aside your sweaters just
Backstage Pass: Enjoying the Crazy Craig empire in Branson
by VICTORIA HENLEYNYSFE Magazine Since its inception, the Crazy Craig empire, which offers two total locations in Branson, Mo., including
Behind the scenes with model Chiara Espineli and her sweaters
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Chiara Espineli is seen at work behind the scenes of a recent fashion shoot.
Donald Carter demonstrates African style in his own distinctive manner
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com New Haven-area designer Donald Carter offered a nod to African creativity while remaining true to his
Keep her eyes on the prize
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Bethany Grondin has her eyes set on a career in fashion…but she also has her eyes
Titleholders take over the catwalk
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Pageant Live took over the runway at hiTechMODA during New York Fashion Week to allow titleholders
Some royal Rasta style
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Rasta Royal Elegance offered up a clothing line that presented the Rastafarian influence on African creativity
A little night exploration in the city
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Yahmiya McGill Dominique, with her mother just out of frame, explores New York City during a
Middletown Fashion Week lines up on the calendar for Connecticut
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The first ever Middletown Fashion Week took another step toward becoming reality when a model casting
Once upon a time in the village with Sia Dezigns
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sia Dezigns used the runway as the medium for an African fairytale at the “Life in
Elaborate and otherworldly style from Abraham David Levy
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion designer Abraham David Levy, who has designed garments for “RuPaul’s Drag Race” presented an elaborate
Bright lights, big city
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Once the girl has been taken to the city, there’s no turning back. Model Ella Perillo
Designer Virginia Cathey celebrates her creative diversity at ‘Motherland’
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Designer Virginia Cathey offered a diverse collection on the runway that offered a nod to traditional
Marc Defang let’s his targeted customers walk the runway at NYFW
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Designer Marc Defang is a favorite of pageant competitors and titleholders. And at hiTechMODA during New
Modern take on ‘Motherland’s’ theme from Vibrant Souls Only
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Vibrant Souls Only offered up a collection of men’s and women’s upcycled hand and spraypainted garments
Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley has a rousing good time at the Cotton Club
Exclusively written for the Asher Theatre, “Murder at the Cotton Club” is a romping, rousing, action-packed, whodunnit spectacular, featuring toe-tapping
A vibrant Lady Black energizes ‘Motherland’
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Vibrant tones burst out onto the runway as Lady Black Boutique presented a collection of traditional
No energy conservation, please
If you’re going to be a winner at the Magnifique Showcase organized by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria
Creativity at work at ‘Motherland’
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashinMag.com In keeping with the theme of African creativity, the hair and makeup artists at the “Life
Alfords presents a lineup of titleholders during NYFW
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Several pageant titleholders had the opportunity to place their crowns atop of their heads and to
The modeling skills that pay the bills
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Alejandra Torrogrosa Jimenez puts her skills to the test — and her nod to the
Sade Nicole infers but doesn’t directly reference the evening’s theme
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The assured collection shown by Hartford brand Sade Nicole at the “Life in Color: Motherland” runway
Black and white in Gotham with Victoria Henley
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com New York City can be full of color. But if you look, you can find spots
Model Blaise gives us an update on life as she knows it
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Blaise had a long trip to New York City from her home in Australia. As
Africa invoked in One Powerful Kingdom
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com African creativity was the theme. And One Powerful Kingdom celebrated the theme with great aplomb with
