March 2024 – CTFashionMag

Dancing by herself

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There are just moments where you have to dance by yourself. Model Lila Van Frachen wears her Dragonwing gear in an empty dance studio. MODEL PHOTOS […]

His birthmark drives his passion

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

As model Luis Mojica Rodriguez explained it, “It has always been me and my birthmark against the world.” The recent winner at the Magnifique Showcase held by former “America’s Next […]

The growing commercial power of Pudgy Penguin

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Pudgy Penguins are waddling into the big box stores of America and their collectible star is continuing to rise, with possible movies and television shows looming […]

Shining in Times Square in Elizabeth Cordelia

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com New York City is known for its hustle and bustle, especially in the area around Times Square. The models of Elizabeth Cordelia, which is designed by […]

Styling it their way at Miss New England

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com As part of the optionals competition at Miss New England, some of the contestants were offered a chance to model an “outfit of choice” for the […]

Pop of color for spring

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Lila Van Frachen offers up a pop of color in her style. Dress by Kaveah (@kaveah_la). Lila also poses with a @glossypops. PHOTO of model […]

Modeling for the sash and crown

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com One of the optional categories offered to the contestants of Miss New England is modeling. The category is just as it sounds. The contestants model for […]

Cutting to the edge with XACTO

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com XACTO, a fashion brand out of the nation of Georgia, offered a surprisingly cutting edge collection built on a foundation of streetwear spiced with a touch […]

Elegance at Miss New England

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Contestants of a variety ages competed in the Miss New England pageant held by Couto Pageants at the Sheraton Bradley Airport Hotel on March 17. There […]

Fifth grader shows fashion flair at NYFW

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At New York Fashion Week in February, Olivia Zink, a fifth grader from Connecticut, showed her spring line of clothes for young girls dubbed “On the […]

A chill has its stylish place

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com While the impending arrival of spring excites many because we can extricate the many layers we require to keep warm in New England, there is something […]

Laying the groundwork for Middlesex Fashion Week

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Middlesex Fashion Week is slated for May 9-11. In preparation for the runway fashion shows, the organization held a casting call in Middletown on March 10. […]

The outdoors is calling

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The indoors have sufficed for now. But as the temperatures rise in New England, it’s time to think about getting outside. Model Lila Hoxie appears courtesy […]

Getting ready for the catwalk and camera

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Models took over Berkins Cafe on Main Street in Hartford for a casting call for Editorial Fashion Week and Fashion Week Connecticut. Editorial Fashion Week will […]

Shall we go to the ball… with Elizabeth Cordelia

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The models for Elizabeth Cordelia were ready for the formal ball at hiTech Moda on Feb. 10 in New York City during New York Fashion Week. […]

Graphic fashion

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model De’ja Salahuddin gets graphic, but in a stylish way in this fashion editorial. PHOTOS of De’ja by MIKE CHAIKEN. Background generated using Photoshop Generative Fill.

Fashion with a positive message for young models

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Nitta Belles Closet presented a fashion show with a message at hiTech MODA in New York City on Feb. 11. According to the brand’s website (http://NitaBellesCloset.com), […]

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley experiences ‘A Midsummer’s’ sweet opera

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Viscerally stunning and filled with a striking catalog of exquisitely performed arias, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Atlanta Opera presents Shakespeare’s beloved classic like you […]

Cozy times with friends

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If the evening is warm and the lights of Times Square are in the distance, you can’t do any worse than hang out with your friends […]

To the ball they go with Krissy King

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Krissy King took everyone to the ball with a collection of formal and semi-formal wear for boys, girls and women during The Bureau Fashon Week in […]

Ready for his break

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

Philadelphia based model JD is ready to break out. He was a recent winner at Magnifique Showcase, which is organized by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. All […]

Spring is nearly ready to be sprung

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Lila Hoxie is prepped and ready for spring. Lila appears courtesy of Tina Kiniry Management Modeling and Talent Agency. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN. Backgrounds generated […]

MacKenna models

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

Model MacKenna Freeman steps in front of the camera of some of her favorite photographers. MacKenna was a recent winner of Magnifique Showcase, organized by former “America’s Next Top Model” […]

Behind the scenes: Turning Afro Realm into reality

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before the tickets were taken at the front door, organizers and models prepped for the fashion show that would come. On Feb. 18, Chasity Aniece Productions […]

Style for tweens and teens from Kayzie Couture

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Kayzie Couture presented its vision of style for teens and tweens next season during Prestige Fashion Week in New York City on Feb. 9. PHOTOS by […]

To the beach with Kayzie Couture

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Kayzie Couture took fashion fans to the beach as the brand presented its swimwear collection for women and men at International Heritage Fashion Week in New […]

Time for Times Square with Aliyyah

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

Model Aliyyah Adio takes to Times Square, New York City, during New York Fashion Week. Photographer: Lynn Henley Wardrobe styled by: Victoria Henley Makeup by: Aliyyah Adio

Miss Connecticut offers up an update on Miss America and more

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Miss Connecticut Gina Carloto speaks about her recent trip to Colorado to celebrate the new Miss America Madison Marsh, reuniting with her peers from this […]