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Going for extra runs… La’Moo is a hit

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When a fashion designer plans a runway show, especially a designer outside of the big fashion capitals, the temptation is there to throw everything against the […]

Designers unveil fall bridal designs to buyers, press

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Bridal Fashion Week in New York in April meant that designers brought their latest collections to the city to show how brides will dazzle this coming […]

From the rhinestones of dance to the lace of lingerie

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Taryn Winters discovered her love of creating fashion working with the wardrobe of a dance company. In time, it led to the creation of her own lingerie line, Taryn Winters.

Janelle Funari channels a melange of influences

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you look at fashion designer Janelle Funari’s website, you see a lot of bridal wear. When she designs for girls and young women, her designs […]

Travel with the latest from Ports 1961

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Travel – literally, and metaphorically – is the inspiration for the pre-spring Ports 1961 collection, reported a press release from the designer “1961 – the year Ports was founded – […]

That trash is pretty pretty… and fashionable

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com It’s become a yearly tradition of fun and creativity. But Trashion Fashion, which will be presented Sunday, is about more than just letting artists and fashion […]

Journey into modern day craftsmanship

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

WHITE’s excursus into artisanal design goes on at ex Ansaldo in collaboration with Confartigianato Imprese. On stage the creativity of Haetts, Aletheia Milano, Pomme de Claire, Carla Caroli, Asciari Milano, […]

CT’s Crinkled Chiffon to compete at Charleston Fashion Week event

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In the world of fashion, Charleston Fashion Week has made its name known as one of the penultimate steps up the ladder before you arrive at […]

Threads stitched together for a serious message

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico destroyed wildlife and devastated the region’s economy, fashion designer Erin Boyle knew at some point she […]