Connecticut Fashion Week

Two shows, lots of models

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com One dressing room, two fashion shows. Connecticut Fashion Week was presenting its Bridal Expo fashion show in the early afternoon at the Boys and Girls Club […]

The brides wore ‘Chiffon’

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut Fashion Week branched out into the world of weddings on Saturday, Oct. 28 with Bridal Expo II in Ansonia, Conn. Besides providing a venue for […]

It wasn’t just about the bride

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut Fashion Week offered a Bridal Expo on Oct. 28. But besides items directed toward the bride, the fashion organization presented some locally-crafted accessories and vintage […]

Demonstrating what New Haven fashion means

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com New Haven Fashion Week turned the first floor of New Haven City Hall into a catwalk as models and designers strutted their stuff on a recent […]

Getting ready for New Haven Fashion Week

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Inside New Haven City Hall, before the crowds arrive, the work begins as hair and makeup is applied on models and the models perfect their runway walk for New Haven […]

Expose yourself and help the kids at ‘Do You Have What It Takes’

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you’re vying for a career in the public eye, either in fashion or entertainment, the door is being opened for you. And if you’re looking […]

Inspiration… and Redemption

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Inspiration was a key word for Redemption, the fashion show fund raiser for the Salvation Army on Sept. 24. There was inspiration for fashion as a […]

Decompression time before Redemption

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before the runway could be Redeemed at the first ever Salvation Army Redemption Fashion Show in Hartford, models had to be prepped with hair and makeup […]

Designer Confidential: Latesha Richards of Niche-Elle NY

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

“Designer Confidential” is a series at CTFashionMag.com where we introduce the creative minds in fashion. by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When we last saw designer Latesha Richards of Niche-Elle NY, we […]

Behind the curtain of ‘Love…’

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

Before the models took to the runway for the Love Conquers All and Connecticut Fashion Week fashion show on May 14 at Sutra in Hartford, there was plenty of hustle […]

Love conquers fashion in Hartford

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

Connecticut’s fashion army was out on the streets of Hartford (well, actually in Sutra on Capitol Avenue) as part of a runway show organized Love Conquers All and Connecticut Fashion […]