by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com COVID-19 has put a halt on many aspects of life across the globe. But for Connecticut’s Joseph Wade, the pandemic never put a damper on his […]
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Meet Magnifique winner Lisa Hopkins
Model Lisa Hopkins was one of the winners at the December Magnifique Showcase held in Gulfport, Miss. Magnifique is organized by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. CONTRIBUTED
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Darkness at the edge of night
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com These days, it seems like everything is dark. But, the light surely must be waiting once these days have passed. Model Monika Kors appears in a […]
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Meet Karen Jerez
Model Karen Jerez poses for some recent fashion editorial work. She was selected as a winner at a recent Magnifique Showcase mounted by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria […]
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A fashionable Genesis
Genesis Lazo was a recent winner at the modeling competition held as part of the Magnifique Showcase. Magnifique is organized by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. […]
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On the boardwalk where dreams come true
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Atlantic City Fashion Week is coming up in February and a Connecticut model has been tapped to walk the runway. Lindiana Frangu of Woodbury is one […]
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Diving deeply into Anna Sui’s fashion world
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before punk rock and grunge became nostalgia, designer Anna Sui was appropriating elements of the style zeitgeist of the moment and turning it into whimsical high […]
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Conn. model takes to Halston runway in Netflix series
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Writers are told to write what they know. Connecticut model Julia Mandirola took a variation of that aphorism when she appeared in an upcoming TV series. […]
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A force for good
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Modeling is an outlet for Genesis Prestage to express herself. But for Genesis, fashion is about even more. It’s about exerting a positive influence in the […]
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New year means new resolution to get fit
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When new year arrives, the New Year’s resolution isn’t too far behind. And fitness almost always seems to fit in the plan of those seeking to […]
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Exploring sustainability
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Voyage by V is still sailing into an exploration of the world of upcycled fashion. The brand’s designer Victoria Audibert of Wolcott, Conn. recently modeled some […]
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Experience counts
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There is something to be said to be experienced. And model Philicia Jones can claim to that adjective. The 5’10” resident of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. […]
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Express yourself
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The arts are teen model Hannah Alexis’s realm. Born and raised in New Orleans, Hannah said she had been exposed to art in all of its […]
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An entertainment wunderkind
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Thirteen-year-old model Austin Fabre is an entire entertainment empire by himself. Austin, who calls Baton Rouge, La. home, has a lengthy resume in the arts in […]
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Designing sisters leap into Ready to Wear with new boutique
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion designer brand Saints by S.J. is a veteran on the Connecticut fashion scene. Launched in 2012, Saints by S.J. has been seen on the runways […]
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Education is in style
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Des’monay Barnes is a fashion model, yes. But this winner in the Magnifique Showcase held in Gulfport, Miss. December 2020 is a woman who values her […]
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Diversity is key
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Child model Kemarion Fletcher, 11, is making sure diversity is calling card. Kemarion used his modeling skills at Victoria Henley’s Magnifique Showcase in Gulfport, Miss. where […]
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Beauty and the passion
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Beauty is the beat for model Chloe Elise Hennessy (@chloe_elise_modeling). The 20-year-old, who recently was a portfolio winner at the Magnifique Showcase held in Pigeon Forge, […]
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Spring will be sprung soon in New England
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashion.com By January, New Englanders are resigned to the cold. However, it is also a time when spring is within reach and hope springs etern for the […]
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Believing is everything
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com You’ve just gotta believe. That’s the philosophy of model Sarah Brann, 16. “You can achieve anything you put your mind to as long as you believe,” […]
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She’s got the fit
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Keeping fit and helping others realize the importance of fitness is what fuels Yessenia Martinez’s ambition in the modeling industry. Yessenia, who is a Cuban living […]
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For those about to model, we salute you
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Tracea Bolin has a passion for fashion. But she also has a passion for her nation. Bolin was a winner at the Magnifique Showcase’s model competition […]
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New date, new locale for return of Miss Connecticut
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The annual Miss Connecticut competition officially has a new date and a new home. In a Zoom-based meeting on Sunday, Jan. 10, the competition’s Board of […]
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Getting cozy continues to trend
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Set aside the tailored business suits and dress code appropriate apparel for at least the foreseeable future. As COVID-19 continues to plague the nation – and […]
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Conjuring up some edginess, and sustainability, with Lovecraft Intimates
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The big buzzwords in fashion are sustainability and inclusivity. And they are trends that Lovecraft Intimates has taken to heart. And the New York-based lingerie brand […]
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An Angel before the smartphone
Model Angel Lawrence, a 22-year-old Nashville resident, was a winner at the Magnifique Showcase held in Gulfport, Miss. in December 2021. Magnifique is operated by former “America’s Next Top Model” […]
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Just like a child
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Chloe Destiny Marie Bradley is on her way to becoming a model. But first and foremost, Chloe is a 5-year-old who likes to do the typical […]
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Diversity is supreme
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Stephanie Dunbar see it as her mission to help people realize the importance of a diverse fashion world. The Dallas, Texas resident said, “I want […]
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Struggling but surviving
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Samantha Gass has been pushing against her personal mental health struggles and is making progress. The 16-year-old, who prefers to be called Sam, was institutionalized […]
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Beginner’s luck
Tiera Hobbs, a 14-year-old model, was in the right place at the right time. Tiera is a modeling student at John Casablancas Columbus. The school posted some photographs of Tiera. […]
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