Mike Chaiken

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley issues call for ‘All Hands on Deck’

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Relentlessly upbeat and filled to the brim with unbridled patriotism, world class song and dance numbers, a plethora of beautifully designed period costumes, and a bevy […]

Historic moment for girls who golf

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The inaugural All-Girls U13 PGA Jr. League All-Star Team takes to the links Aug. 8 at Lyman Orchards Golf Club in Middlefield. The team’s founder, Sadie […]

The sun also rises

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The early bird gets the good light. Model Antoinette Walder arrived just in time to pose beside the sun rose over Miami Beach and illuminated the […]

At home by the Miami Beach shore

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Lakes and rivers are more par for the course for Tennessee residents seeking respite along the cool shores of natural bodies of water. But model, Miss […]

Boss style from Boss Lady

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The fashions were boss as Boss Lady Resort Wear presented a vibrant collection of steamy weather garments at FIFI Fashion Week in Manhattan on July 29. […]

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley steps on the gas at the Celebrity Car Museum

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Hollywood meets Branson, Mo. at this mind-blowing exhibition of the greatest and most iconic cars from your favorite films, television programs, and more, all expertly curated […]

Mother Nature shows off

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The sun rises on a warm day over Miami Beach. Model and Miss Bikini US contestant Lily Hasenbank uses Mother Nature’s firepower to her benefit as […]

Paul Walker steps from photographer to designer

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion photographer Paul Walker stepped onto the other side of the runway at FIFI Fashion Week in Manhattan July 29. After sitting in as house photographer […]

Ray Vincente works a theme

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Ray Vincente Menswear, created by designer Ray Brown worked an all white color theme with a diverse array of silhouettes for men in the collection presented […]

Bright like the sun

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com On a sunny day in a peaceful state park, model Aracelis Meléndez reaches for a brilliant and sporty yellow tank dress from Connecticut brand Society 21. […]

Calling Marilyn

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model, and Miss Bikini US contestant, evoked thoughts of Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe portrait as she posed beside the 3D artwork on display in the lobby […]

House of Sofia colors the world of FIFI Fashion Week

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Thoughts of cotton candy and French pastries danced through my head as The House of Sofia presented a light and airy collection full of primary and […]

An outdoor stage for modeling

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Mollie Wilson, who competed as Miss Bikini Sky Model at the recent Miss Bikini US competition in Miami Beach finds a shady landing at the […]

Planet Zero: Cool in motion or standing still

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you’re looking to evoke the cool of motorcycles and race cars, Planet Zero Motorsports presented a sleek collection of womenswear and menswear for chic appeal […]

A familiar fashion editorial

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Three sisters, Skylin, Mikaylin and Brooklin Foster, gathered on the well-manicured grounds of Wickham Park in Manchester on an afternoon, to put their photogenic skills to […]

An early passion for fashion

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sara Annapolen’s interest in fashion started at an early age. Annapolen, the founder and designer for Shop Sara Joy, said, “Honestly…. since I was younger, I […]

Colors everywhere from One Powerful Kingdom

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com One Powerful Kingdom presented an explosion of colors in an extensive collection of womenswear and menswear at Floral Xscape on July 9. The fashion show from […]

From the mountains to the beach, Utah contestant wins title

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Utah is better known for the Rocky Mountains than any ocean shoreline (Salt Lake, not withstanding), but that didn’t stop Miss Bikini Utah Model contestant Marisa […]

Designer teamwork on the Miss Bikini US runway

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com MIAMI BEACH — Dawn Rochelle Warner Bates, the producer of Miss Bikini US, teamed up with the brand Shop Sydney Sue for a swimwear collection shown […]

Connecticut model takes a break in Miami Beach

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut’s Anastasia Mika took a break from the life of a fashion model (she’s been in Vogue China and L’Officiel) to compete for the Miss Bikini […]

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley steps into the Grand Shanghai

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

Opened by country music superstar, the late, great, Mickey Gilley, Mickey Gilley’s Grand Shanghai Theatre in Branson, Mo. has since hosted thousands of award winning live concerts, performances, world class, grand […]

MTS Fashion Corner shares a sartorial bouquet

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The bouquets were not in the hands but on the body as MTS Fashion Corner presented a line of clothing evoking the blooming theme of Floral […]

Sometimes we need a little shade

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sometimes, when the sun is high and the temperatures even higher, you have to step into the shade. Emmy Lugo takes shelter in the historic Elizabeth […]

The new Miss Bikini United States makes herself at home

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you’re going to be crowned Miss Bikini United States, you’ll have to get used to being photographed on the beach… well, in a bikini. The […]

Let’s get loud with color

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

Faced with the task of adhering to a floral theme, fashion brand I.T. Creates opted up to pump up the color volume on the runway during Floral Xscape on July […]

Going up with Miss Bikini Fitness

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The thing about stairs is that they can go down, but they can also go up. The stairs for Dee Hake of Massachusetts were definitely going […]

Solidifhy walks the line of traditional and edgy in its swimwear

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com MIAMI BEACH — On the fashion runway during the Miss Bikini US competition held during Miami Swim Week, Solidifhy offered a variety of swimsuits that reflected […]

Flowers in space… here is the House of Mars

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Do they have flowers in space? They do in the House of Mars. The brand offered plenty of floral touches in the Floral Xscape fashion show […]

Knitting something together with JessCe

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

JessCe knitted together a crochet-centric collection for the Floral Xscape fashion show held in Hartford July 9 by Chasity Aniece Productions. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN

This Dragongirl is active

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The colors were popping and the model was getting active as Nutmeg State model Lila Van Franchen used the streets and murals of New London, Conn. […]

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