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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Lending a helping hand
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Tekemia Jenkins may love modeling but beneath that desire for success in that feel is desire to exhibit compassion. The 24-year-old, who has a 5-year-old daughter […]
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Keep the fire burning
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When it comes to fashion, Serenity Noel McIntire has a yearning inside. The 9-year-old self-described “military brat” started modeling when she was 6 after taking classes […]
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A day to shine
It was a very good day for Aleigha Brantley. At the recent Magnifique Showcase in Gulfport, Miss., the young model won the prize for Child Female at the fashion model […]
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Thank you for the style
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you were young, the worst holiday gift you could receive was a wrapped box full of clothes. Of course, typically, this gift was something dull… […]
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Beautiful at any age
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Ashley Rhodes is demonstrating that age is nothing but a number. The 32-year-old from North Florida has been tackling runway and printwork. She has walked […]
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Child model on the way up
Emmanuel Benavides and his career got a leg up in December when he competed at the Magnifique Showcase modeling competition held in Gulfport, Miss. Emmanuel was selected as the Top […]
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Has he got your attention?
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Quentez Clark had to learn to be noticed from an early age. The Elmira, N.Y. resident is one of 10 siblings. Originally from Johnston, S.C., […]
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Effleure evokes the scent of a woman
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The root of the word sensuality is “sense.” The sense of smell is the probably most subtle for stirring memories, especially memories of pleasure. Effleure (effleure.com), […]
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Have a holly jolly
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Sami Whitlock was rocking around the Christmas tree in the Magnifique Showcase modeling competition held Dec. 12 in Gulfport, Miss. Sami won first place for […]
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Victoria Henley’s take on the Smokies
By VICTORIA HENLEY SPECIAL TO CTFASHIONMAG.COM Breathtaking views, changing leaves, and snow-covered mountains have made the beautiful Smoky Mountains a sought after holiday season “bucket list spot” for many generations. […]
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