America’s Next Top Model

‘ANTM’ judge Nigel Barker launches new photo project

June 15, 2024 Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Photographer Nigel Barker served as a judge for 17 cycles of “America’s Next Top Model,” predicting who will be the next face of fashion. Then, he served as the host of another fashion-based reality TV competition, “The Face.” But on Tuesday, June 11, the New York

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley rides the rapids like a River Rat

September 26, 2022 Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Located in the viscerally breathtaking, naturally beautiful landscape of Hartford, Tenn. (near the bustling cities of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg), Smoky Mountain River Rat Whitewater Rafting has built a solid foundation and reputation as being one of the top river adventure companies in east Tennessee. Placing

Backstage Pass: Have some Gospel and breakfast with model Victoria Henley

September 19, 2022 Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com The Biblical Times Dinner Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., the only fully faith-based theatrical performance outlet in the Smoky Mountains, has built a solid reputation upon offering an exciting and dynamic rotating line up of grand scale productions, touring acts, and more within their stunning, multi-million-dollar

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley enjoy some fine wine and dining in Hawaii

May 5, 2022 Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com G.Lion, an award -winning, world-renowned hospitality group based in Hawaii, opened two innovative, upscale, and dynamic restaurants, Quiora and LaVie, in the posh Ritz Carlton Residencies on Waikiki Beach, following the massive success of Hy’s Steakhouse, which the company acquired in 2011. Upon G.Lion’s expansion to

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley finds good fortune at the Jimmy Fortune show

March 30, 2022 Mike Chaiken

BY VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Effortlessly smooth vocals, an engaging stage presence, and an uncanny ability to connect with audiences through songwriting, are just a few of the myriad of reasons that the iconic country/gospel group, The Statler Brothers, welcomed Jimmy Fortune to their group in 1982. Upon initially joining as

Join model Victoria Henley through her NYFW experience

February 21, 2022 Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Initially produced in 1943 by the New York Dress Institute’s press director, Eleanor Lambert with the intent to highlight American designers for fashion journalists, New York Fashion Week has evolved, rebranded, faced the threat of obsoletion, and returned stronger than ever, some 79 years following its

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley romanced by the Smoky Mountains

November 29, 2021 Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com French philosopher and author, Albert Camus quipped, “Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower,” and this quote certainly applies to the fall season in the great Smoky Mountains. A lush “garden” of red, gold, and green colors line the rolling Smokies with a

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley hits the big time shows of Branson, part 2

November 17, 2021 Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Branson, Mo. is the entertainment center of the middle part of the nation. I had an opportunity to take in some of what the city had to offer. Here is what I checked out. THE SONS MUSIC CELEBRATION Located in the Little Opry at Branson’s

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley has a ‘Nightmare’ in Georgia

October 26, 2021 Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Nestled deep in the woods just down the road from the famous FDR State Park in Pine Mountain, Ga., Nightmare on 190 is a bone-chilling and thrilling haunted house experience that will keep you on your toes and stay with you long after your visit. The

Opportunity knocked, she opened the door

October 13, 2021 Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Haleigh McLendon found herself a recent winner at the Magnifique Showcase organized by Victoria Henley, a former contestant on “America’s Next Top Model.” “This was a great opportunity for me,” said Haleigh. “Not only did I meet and network with some great people I am really

You’ve gotta have friends

October 8, 2021 Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The friendships are key for model Camille Mazzola. Camille has worked modeling. She also has competed in pageants. And for the Michigan resident, the best part of those endeavors has been the friends she has made. As a model, Camille also enjoys dressing up and traveling

WNBA here she comes… or maybe the Indy 500

September 29, 2021 Mike Chaiken

Adison Kate Gunter is a recent winner at the Magnifique Showcase modeling competition organized by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. Her mother Jennifer explained Adison “is a 9-year-old from Southeastern Indiana. She recently started competing in pageants and loves to be involved with community service. She is

Another kind of crown

September 29, 2021 Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A title holder in the American Royal Beauties, Ohio resident Stephanie Caple got a chance to wear another kind of crown recently. Stephanie was a recent winner at Magnifique Showcase, a modeling competition organized by Victoria Henley, a former contestant on “America’s Next Top Model.” Credits:

Victoria Henley puts her ‘Top Model’ skills to work at NYFW

September 14, 2021 Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com What do you do when you run into a CTFashionMag.com contributor during New York Fashion Week? You have an impromptu fashion shoot. Model Victoria Henley, who writes Backstage Pass for CTFashionMag, was walking for Starlife during Society Fashion Week at the Angel Orensanz Center in the

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley finds the magic in Atlanta

September 3, 2021 Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Atlanta Magic Theater, Atlanta’s longest running show and the highest rated show and nightlife entertainment option on Trip Advisor, stars magician Pete Morrison, whose world class sleight of hand and nostalgic performance style has earned him headlining spots at some of the nation’s most prestigious venues,

Dving into fashion from several different directions

August 30, 2021 Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Jaylah Williams-Fair comes at the world of fashion from a variety of directions. The 13-year-old ninth grader attends Nashville School of the Arts, with a conservatory in orchestra. She plays the guitar and violin. She’s also a soccer playing, having competed for eight years. She recently

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley is entertained by Myrtle Beach

August 19, 2021 Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Myrtle Beach, which has hosted “tourists” dating back to the times of the early Spanish settlers who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean, has experienced a meteoric rise in popularity since its establishment as a city in 1938, when its population was a mere 5,000. Myrtle Beach

Saving the world

August 10, 2021 Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Miriah Majestic Fox has dreams of helping the world’s environment. Currently studying for her degree in communications at the University of Maryland Global Campus, the northern Virginia resident hopes to use her skills in the sustainability field. “I am most passionate about increasing environmental efforts

Model Victoria Henley takes in some Nashville Nightlife (Theater)

August 2, 2021 Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Nashville– Tennessee’s capital– is known far and wide for its bustling “Music Row” nightlife scene, and for being the home-place of some of country music’s most iconic stars, thus earning the name “The Country Music Capitol of the World.” Of course, the Ryman Auditorium and the

She’s a fashion protege

July 27, 2021 Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Former “America’s Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley sees something special about 4-year-old Lillie Ann Sarenity, says her mom Rolicia. And that’s why the veteran fashion model has taken Lillie Ann under wing. She recently competed at Henley’s Magnifique Showcase in Tennessee. At 4, Lillie Ann has

11-year-old continues to build her fashion resume

July 22, 2021 Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At 11, Alejandra Torregrosa Jimenez already has a considerable resume as a model and an actress. A recent winner of the Magnifique Showcase organized by former “America’s Next Top Model” Victoria Henley, the Texas born youth started modeling at age 7 in The Malls of America

A model and more

July 21, 2021 Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Courtney Johnson is a model. She recently was a winner at Magnifique Showcase in Tennessee, which is directed by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. The Orangeburg, S.C. resident also is signed as a model and actress with Bellah Modeling Agency in Columbia, S.C.

Zip it up with Zipsie

July 20, 2021 Mike Chaiken

Jaquenta Poole had the opportunity to show her streetwear/ athleisure brand Zipsie at the May edition of the Magnifique Showcase in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Magnifique is directed by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. … KAT Graphics photography for the first 2 pictures.. Black Cat Modeling.. on the

Confident in front of the lens

July 16, 2021 Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Aubrey Olivia Holbrooks may be new to fashion modeling but she already has a passion for being in front of the camera. The 15 year old from Franklin, N.C. recently competed at the Magnifique fashion competition in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. , which is operated by former

Unicorns and mermaids

July 16, 2021 Mike Chaiken

Luna Brison, daughter of Brittany Calvin, is young enough to love the color pink, unicorns and mermaids. But the sassy child also is old enough to be a recent winner at the Magnifique modeling showcase in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., which is directed by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria

Up, up and away

July 14, 2021 Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sassy McPhail may not be a superhero. But that does not mean she can’t enjoy their company. Sassy, who recently was one of the models who won at Victoria Henley’s Magnifique Showcase, said she is “obsessed with Superman.” (Henley was a former contestant on “America’s Next

All smiles

July 14, 2021 Mike Chaiken

Sunni Moore, is just 4, but she’s all smiles in a fashion editorial in Greenville, S.C. Sunni was a recent winner of Magnifique Showcase directed by Victoria Henley, a former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant. Magnifique was held in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Photos: Nickole Edwards Agency : Bellah modeling agency

Following her passions

July 13, 2021 Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sarah Jo was among the fashion models who were selected as a winner at the recent Magnifique Showcase organized by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. Sarah Jo, who is based in Indiana, is signed to MTM in Indianapolis and Hannah Noelle Models. She

A little brotherly nudge

July 12, 2021 Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fiona Polynice had the ambition. But it took her brother to kick it into gear. Fiona, a recent winner at former “America’s Next Top Model” contest Victoria Henley’s Magnifique Showcase, said she wanted to be a model. But she never had a chance to put that

Model Victoria Henley goes Mexican in Georgia

July 11, 2021 Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Mexican cuisine is known and loved for hearty favorites such as fajitas, chalupas, beans and rice and, of course, classic margaritas. Rarely do you see artful, viscerally pleasing, and aesthetically prepared Mexican dishes at restaurants or cantinas, but on a visit to Lumbre, an upscale eatery