July 2023 – Page 2 – CTFashionMag

Meet Ruchi

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

Ruchi Valand, a recent winner at Magnifique Showcase organized by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley, shared some of her modeling and pageant portfolio. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley is making memories at Memories Theater

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Housed in the iconic Memories Theater, one of the longest running theaters in the bustling, boisterous city of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., Icons is the newest tribute […]

Crossing the bridge from model to bikini designer

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before there was McKenzie Primacio the fashion designer, there was McKenzie Primacio the fashion model. This isn’t too much of a surprise. After all, McKenzie was […]

Forward in fashion with Bella Bebe

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The kids took over the runway when Bella Bebe showed its fashion forward and creative line of clothing for young girls at the Floral Xscape fashion […]

Glam it up with Katya Suzdaleva’s swimwear

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion designer Katya Suzdaleva offered some swimwear glam at Miss Bikini US on July 5. As part of the competition, the contestants of the annual competition […]

Formal affair with Karlene Lindsay

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Visions of formal occasions graced the runway at the Floral Xscape fashion show on July 9. Connecticut fashion designer Karlene Lindsay, who has a store at […]

Steeling Roses evokes a vibe

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Steeling Roses evoked a post-apocalyptic world with a mix of biker and military style touches for a feminine meets masculine vibe. The brand showed its collection […]

The same, but different in Chixit

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Everybody is different… even in the same clothes. The contestants of this year’s Miss Bikini US competition wore identical swimsuits from Chixit and subsequently demonstrates their […]

Throwing shade

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When the heat is cranked up in the city, you seek shelter in the shade. Model Lila Van Frachen slips on a summery dress and keeps […]

Donald Carter takes on the capital city… with style

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A staple of the New Haven area fashion scene, Donald Carter took his creative artful style to the capital city of Hartford as Chasity Aniece Productions […]

On the edge with The Alchemist Closet

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Alchemist Closet offered an edgy, eclectic collection for women and men at the Floral Xscape fashion show held by Chasity Aniece Productions on July 9 […]

Readying for ‘Floral’ takeoff

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN Floral Xscape reached escape velocity on Sunday, July 9 at the Bond Ballroom in Hartford. But before the fashion could fly before the public, models received their […]

Model skills at work for Grant Klentzman

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

Grant Klentzman has been putting his model skills to the test and was a recent winner at Victoria Henley’s Magnifique Showcase. PHOTOS by KIRK VOCLAIN

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley catches the buzz at Country Express

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com One of the most widely recognizable, nationally buzzed about, and longest running production shows in the city of Branson , Clay Cooper’s Country Express has been […]

Party it up with Copacabana in Miami

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There was swimsuit party on the runway on July 5. As part of the Miss Bikini US competition at the Sagamore Hotel South Beach in Miami […]

The city is hers tonight

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com This is the city. This is HER city. Model Janaai John exhibits her intepretation of street style as she uses her hometown of New Britain as […]

Taking (runway) steps to local fashion

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut fashion model Zhenia Fletcher has taken her first step toward becoming a Connecticut fashion entrepreneur at a casting call on July 9 in New Britain. […]

Faren shows how it’s done

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Faren Aimeé, the 2017 Miss Bikini United States, was at the shore by the Sagamore Hotel South Beach watching the current roster of contestants pose for […]

Sea Witch shows sustainable fashion can be sexy

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sea Witch Swimwear demonstrated that sustainability can be sexy. At the Miami Swim Week fashion show held by Miss Bikini US on July 5, the Australian […]

Top it off

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com You know what women’s fashion is missing these days? Hats. Sometimes an outfit just needs a good hat. Model Molly Shippee got the memo and rocks […]

Cute suits from Shop Sydney Sue at Miss Bikini US

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Colorful and cute are apt descriptions for the latest collection shown by Shop Sydney Sue at the brand’s fashion runway event held during the Miss Bikini […]

Miss Bikini US contestants were ready to walk during Miami Swim

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With the Miami swimsuit fashion shows picking up steam for the season, the contestants of this year’s Miss Bikini US competition lined up for an afternoon […]

Meet Anthony Knight

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

Anthony Knight recently graduated from New York University Tisch’s performance arts essentials program. And he is enrolled in Harvard University’s business school. But he also is a model, actor, and […]

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley pulls up to a tasty Japanese hot pot at Kamitoku

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Located in the Market City Shopping Center, Kamitoku Japanese Hot Pot is a hidden gem in Waikiki that offers a vast array of traditional hot pot […]

Blue skies are calling

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com On a sunny day, model Ella Perillo selects a dress from Chaser Brand that matches with the blue skies of the season. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN […]

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley has some tasty treats at Cloud 9 Cafe

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Nestled in the sleek, stylish, bustling business district of Waikiki, Hawaii (only about a 10 minute drive from the city center of Honolulu) is Cloud 9 […]

Take a trip down The Floral Xscape

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion will flower this Sunday, July 9, in Hartford. Chasity Aniece Productions, which has staged fashion shows in Bridgeport, Norwalk and Waterbury, will plant some seeds […]

Keeping everyone well in the world

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

Corinna Dunn is not only a model, she is a podcast host and a business owner. Dunn, who was recent winner at Magnifique Showcase owned by former “America’s Next Top […]

Down at the watering hole this holiday

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Even though New England is blessed plenty of shoreline for your swimsuit pleasure, there are plenty of local watering holes if you keep your eyes out. […]

Cinder and Salt sets down stakes on Cape Cod

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Some environmentally friendly retail from Connecticut has found its way to the vacation land of Cape Cod. Middletown’s Cinder and Salt has added a location in […]

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