The House of Perna designer Amanda Perna– a previous ‘Project Runway’ winner– offered up a fall/ winter 2016 collection that reverberated with the disco era– think Bianca Jagger and Jerry […]
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Luring the disco dollies with a life of style
It was a flashback to the 1970s of ‘Saturday Night Fever’ with a sparkle of Ziggy Stardust-era David Bowie mixed in when Malan Breton unveiled his fall/winter 2016 collection at […]
Read moreNicholas K takes fashion into the ‘thick of things’
On Thursday, designer Nicholas K unveiled his fall/ winter 2016 collection he calls, “Arcosanti.” In press materials, Nicholas K cites, Paolo Soleri — the architect /visionary founder of Arcosanti. “Arcology recognizes the […]
Read moreSinger for your fashion
Rubin Singer started New York Fashion Week with a presentation of its Fall Winter 2016 collection Wednesday at Industria Superstudio on West 12th St. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY DESIGNER
Read moreValentine’s Day provides the excuse for shopping
If there are any “official” colors for Valentine’s Day, pink and red fit the bill. And if there is any “official” wardrobe to top off the night of Valentine’s Day, […]
Read moreNYFW designers announced for Feb. shows
NEW YORK (January 20, 2016) – IMG today announced the preliminary Fall/Winter ’16 collections schedule for NYFW: The Shows, taking place February 11-18, 2016 at Skylight at Moynihan Station and […]
Read moreSteampunk gets CT showcase
Steampunk designers gave aficionados of the underground cultural movement a chance to see their creations as the Brass Ring Academy and Cabaret held a runway show at the New England […]
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Read moreDesigner bringing Steampunk style to Carousel Museum
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Steampunk fashion will be strutted across the runway when the Brass Ring Academy and Cabaret comes to the New England Carousel Museum on Jan. […]
Read moreMuseum offers up an artistic love letter to Andy Warhol
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR When renowned artist Andy Warhol’s name pops up, many times thoughts will turn to his famous day-glo screen prints of Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor. […]
Read moreMardi Gras time nearly here for Carousel Museum
The New England Carousel Museum in Bristol is inviting guests to dress up Mardi Gras style for its annual Mardi Gras party planned for March 5. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Read moreBridal styles with a Connecticut twist
Kathy Faber Designs of Bristol recently presented some of her custom bridal work, which included dresses for mothers of the bride and bridesmaids. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Read moreGetting fit for the new year
If you’re looking to keep that resolution to keep fit, Logan West demonstrates some exercises to help you do just that. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Read moreBehind the scenes before the magic
Prior to the Miss Bristol/Forestville Scholarship Pageant, contestants were backstage preparing their hair and makeup before the competition began. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Read moreA touch of neon
A pop of color– a splash of neon– is all the rage in fashion. Here are some samples of this trend from Simply Vera Vera Wang and Princess Vera Wang, […]
Read moreWho is that masked lady?
Masks were all the rage when the Miss Connecticut Scholarship organization held a masquerade ball at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville in January 2014 PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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