by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Spring is so close you can taste it. But in the New England mornings, temperatures still carry winter’s chill. That’s when you dress in layers so […]
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Her story runs deep
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Dr. Niecy Fuqua may have walked the runway at Magnifique Showcase and she may step out as a model in front of the camera. But her […]
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GLOW-ing in AC
Pennsylvania-based designer Ron Vestal brought his GLOW-ART (http://glow-art.com) collection of body-painted artful sportswear to the runway at Atlantic City Fashion Week in February. Using his own photographic skills, Vestal captured […]
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Forward into the past
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Even a modern girl in a modern world needs to look back in time once in a while to find a fashion that speaks to them. […]
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Dreaming with the Designer Dream Collective
Anjali Phougat, a Central Ohio-based fashion designer, wardrobe stylist, entrepreneur and founder of Designer Dream Collection, presented her collection at New York Fashion Week in Feburary. The luxury brand specializes […]
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The flounce to bounce
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In the dictionary, “flounce” means taking large exaggerated movements to draw attention to yourself. In fashion, a flounce is an almost ruffle originally created to provide […]
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Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley helps the animals in Costa Rica… and having fun at the same time
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Nestled within the magical, illusive cloud forests of the Alajuela Province San Roman, Lands in Love Resort is not only merely a lodging establishment, but also […]
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Happily ever after
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There was a fairy tale going on at the Peach and Penny fashion show at Runway 7 during New York Fashion Week in February. Cinderella and […]
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Dreamy Dreamtime
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Drawing upon her Austrailian Aboriginal heritage, designer Trinity Dawson offered up a cozy and comfortable collection of swimwear as the Dreamtime Collection took to the catwalk […]
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The pop of a flash
Sometimes you just want to be seen. And if a pop of a camera flash should accompany, oh well. That’s the price you have to pay for visibility. Model Kandi […]
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Seeking to be an agent of change within Miss America
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Leah Juliett wasn’t sure if competing at Miss Connecticut was going to be on the agenda for 2022. When Juliett was crowned Miss Rockville, before the […]
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When she says jump…
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A fun way to jump into fashion as the temperatures rise is to pull on a jumpsuit. Model Adele Johnson shares a favorite on a weekday […]
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From tragedy to the spotlight
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com After a tragic setback in her life, Jane Eze finally is pursuing her dream. The 31-year-old Providence, R.I. resident “ was into modeling, acting and dancing” […]
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Mysterious Mardi Gras
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The masks at Mardi Gras are intended to be mysterious… shielding the identities of the revelers. But model Kella Price is willing to lift her mask […]
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Pop goes the fashion at Imperial Legacy
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Imperial Legacy drew from pop art, abstract art and graffiti for the prints used in its polished collection for fall/winter 2022. The brand showed its energetic […]
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A tip of the hat to Dan
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Dapper Dan was clearly on the mind of the designers behind KE Collection. The line unveiled at Society Fashion Week on Feb. 13 during New York […]
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Tired of waiting for you
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Time waits for no one. But when you’re waiting in a hotel lobby, time goes on forever, especially when you’re waiting on a friend. Model Alejandra […]
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Best of both worlds
This time of year, models and photographers are often left with the question… do you shoot indoors where it’s where or outdoors, where it’s cold but visually interesting. Model Rashmi […]
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Backstage Pass: A satisfying meal and a satisfying laugh with model Victoria Henley in Las Vegas
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Dominating the Las Vegas skyline, the Strat Hotel, Casino and Skypod proudly holds the title of the tallest structure in the state of Nevada, standing at […]
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Dreams on the runway at Runway Muse
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion dreams became reality for three designers at the Runway 7 fashion show on Feb. 10 as the first ever Runway Muse competition was held during […]
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London takes a Dare
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Dare Taylor, Miss Bikini Model 2019, already has walked on the fashion runways in New York City. But this month, she established her modeling brand overseas […]
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Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley explores the Las Vegas fun beyond the casinos
BY VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Although Las Vegas is known everywhere for its top-notch casinos, dazzling shows and pulsating nightlife, the city’s other unique and intriguing activities have quickly gained placement […]
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Luxurious Onyx
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In his latest collection, Onyx, designer Justin Haynes played up the concept of luxury in the billing. However, there were touches of the upcycling approach that […]
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Photo time in Times Square
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Angelique Estrada had the opportunity to walk the runways of New York. So, traveling north from Houston, she arrived in time for a bring whiff […]
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An odd season for fashion
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com It’s transitional wardrobe time in Connecticut. There have been whiffs of spring as temperatures rise into the 50s and 60s in the land of Steady Habits. […]
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Marc Defang goes for the gold at NYFW
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Gold has long served as the symbol of luxury. Fashion designer Marc Defang went for the gold in his latest collection of gowns — and even […]
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Party fabulous LC Couture
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Liliana Mijangos, the young fashion designer behind LC Couture, presented a party fabulous collection of dresses and separates for tweens and teens at her Luxe Fashion […]
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Blooming green
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com St. Patrick’s Day is March 17. The first day of spring is March 20. It’s getting to be that time when the northern hemisphere will be […]
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From the back seat to the front seat
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Rhasheed Gavin has trained to be the person you turn to stand behind the camera. But lately, Rhasheed has found that he’s excited about being in […]
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Claudia Gutiérrez takes a different approach to hiTechMODA show
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Swimsuit designer Claudia Gutiérrez took a different approach to unveiling her new collection at hiTechMODA during New York Fashion Week on Feb. 11. Rather than inviting […]
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