Mike Chaiken

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley experiences that Crystal Gayle magic

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Legendary Grammy award-winning performer Crystal Gayle brought to life a non stop, high energy, exquisitely executed set of her chart-topping songs on Aug 24 at the […]

Barbie still sends out her fashion clarion call

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Barbiecore trend seems to have legs this season. Model Emma Caruso shows her affinity for the pastel pink styles from the Greta Gerwig-directed blockbuster. PHOTOS […]

Triple-digit fashion

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The temperatures do get steamy in Madalyn Ruth’s home state of Virginia. But they probably don’t get three-digit warm as they did on this summer day […]

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley becomes a Bahama Mama

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Nestled in the heart of the pristine, peaceful, and serene island of Freeport, Grand Bahamas, Hang Loose and Cruise Party and Snorkeling Boat tours offer some […]

Donald Carter is excellent at the Black Excellence New Haven Fashion Show

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Donald Carter not only showcased a collection of his menswear and womenswear on the runway outside of The Lab at ConnCorp in Hamden on Aug. 20, […]

Black Goat Milk Clothier offers its menswear at the Black Excellence fashion show

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At the Black Excellence New Haven fashion show at The Lab at ConnCorp in Hamden, Black Goat Milk Clothier presented its line of menswear on Aug. […]

Black Excellence gets educated at SYD University

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com SYD University was one of the brands showcased on the runway at The Lab at ConnCorp in Hamden at a fashion show organized by Black Excellence […]

Noir Vintage represents at the Black Excellence fashion show

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Noir Vintage and Company was represented on an asphalt runway on Aug. 20 as Black Excellence New Haven presented a fashion show at The Lab at […]

Black Excellence with More Amour Boutique

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Black Excellence New Haven presented a fashion show on Aug. 20 at The Lab at ConnCorp in Hamden on Aug. 20. More Amour Boutique in New […]

Fashion at dawn

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com McKenzie Primacio stepped in front of the camera at dawn along South Beach in Florida and worked her model moves until the sun was firmly entrenched […]

When the season changes

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The time is drawing near where we have to set aside crop tops and shorts for the season. Sweater vests and denim are returning in force. […]

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley has a magical moment with Reza

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com One of the foremost and most influential, dynamic illusionists of his time, Reza has garnered an ardent fan base of magic enthusiasts of all ages globally, […]

Use your time wisely

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

If there’s a hotel lobby, you might just wait. But if the lobby looks cute, you might just want to pose while you wait. Model and Miss Bikini U.S. contestant […]

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley gets with the ‘#1 Hits of the 60’s’

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Created and directed by Branson, Mo.’s remarkably talented Terry Award winning “Entertainer of the Year,” Amber Campbell and her decorated producer/composer husband, Matt Muhoberac, “#1 Hits […]

PInk and knit

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Pink (“Hi Barbie!”) and crochet were surprising fashion trends this summer. Miss Bikini US Fit Dee Hake of Massachusetts demonstrated the trend in a recent photo […]

Summer is still a walk in the park… for now

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With schools ready to return back to session in the northeast, the days of summer attire are drawing to a close. The time is now to […]

The gowns flow across the stage at Miss U.S. of America

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A pageant isn’t a pageant without some evening gowns to grace the stage. On Aug. 6, the contestants of Miss U.S. of America wore their best […]

Any stairway will do

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you have to wait your turn for an elevator in a crowded hotel, a stairwell with original artwork to accompany you as you traverse up […]

Backstage Pass: It’s unbelievable. Model Victoria Henley visits Hamner’s

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Housed in a stately white-columned building and hosting some of the most thrilling, dynamic, and award-winning full-scale production shows in the city of Branson, Mo., Hamner’s […]

Allow them to introduce themselves at Miss U.S. of America

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com For the introductory number at Miss U.S. of America on Aug. 6 at the Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport, the contestants vying for the crown […]

Hannah Stratton making modeling headway

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

Hannah Stratton, a small-town girl from Vermillion, Ohio (pop. 10,788), made her fashion debut in June 2022. And already, the 23-year-old’s career is skyrocketing. Hannah started her fashion journey on […]

They chose style at Miss U.S. of America

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com As part of their optional competitions, contestants of Miss U.S. of America put their modeling and personal fashion sense on display for judges Aug. 5 at […]

A parade of talent at Miss U.S. of America

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Talent was offered as one of the optional categories for competition at the Miss U.S. of America competition. At the Sheraton Hartford at Bradley Airport on […]

Just say cheesin’ it

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you’re going to win a title like Miss Bikini Model, you have to be prepared to do a little cheesin’ when the camera is pointed […]

Modeling, Miss U.S. of America style

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Couto Pageants held its Miss U.S. of America pageant on Aug. 5 and 6. Saturday’s event was dedicated to primarily optional competitions. One of the competitions […]

Making a statement of art

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion is an art. So why wouldn’t you see it in a gallery? Model and Miss Bikini US contestant Danielle Sturkie takes a photographic respite in […]

Summer begins its farewell

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Today is the last day when the sun will set at 8 p.m. After this, the sunlight will dwindle earlier than 8 p.m. The days are […]

Vibrant and shiny

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashonMag.com When you’re wearing a color that is vibrant and fabric that sparkles, you just have to celebrate. Model Lila Van Frachen wears a cocktail dress from […]

Cheer for this summer break

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Even if you’re a passionate cheerleader, you sometimes need a break from the sidelines during the summer months. College cheerleader, and Miss Bikini US contestant, Savannah […]

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