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Kat Couture in Manhattan

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The models of Kat Couture took over Manhattan in the styles created by young Connecticut fashion designer Kat Litchfield for New York Fashion Week. PHOTOS by […]

Paul Walker steps from photographer to designer

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion photographer Paul Walker stepped onto the other side of the runway at FIFI Fashion Week in Manhattan July 29. After sitting in as house photographer […]

An early passion for fashion

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sara Annapolen’s interest in fashion started at an early age. Annapolen, the founder and designer for Shop Sara Joy, said, “Honestly…. since I was younger, I […]

Introducing Blanche Bridal to America

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Helen Guo brought her brand, Blanche Bridal, from Sydney, Australia to New York City to introduce her gowns to American bridal boutiques at One Fine Day […]

Revamped and revitalized by Ghosted

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Ghosted Clothing presented a youthful, energetic upcycled collection with a punk rock edge at Small Boutique Fashion Week during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 10. […]

That certain Glow

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you want your art to shine, Ron Vestal’s Glow-Art dresses are an option. The creations from the designer use a process that cause the fabrics […]

Claudia Gutiérrez takes a different approach to hiTechMODA show

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Swimsuit designer Claudia Gutiérrez took a different approach to unveiling her new collection at hiTechMODA during New York Fashion Week on Feb. 11. Rather than inviting […]

A Connecticut celebration in New Jersey

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Nutmeg State showed New Jersey how it does fashion. Joseph Wade and his brand Society XXI had a big week in Atlantic City, N.J. Friday, […]

Colombia’s Palmacea swim learns the power of adaptation

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The mantra of 2020 has been “adapt.” In particular, life has been about adapting to changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Colombian swimwear brand Palmacea, […]

Manmade and natural

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion designer Sarah Ake looks toward the natural and the manmade when creating her collections. “My inspiration is rooted in the natural movement and characteristics of […]

Glowing it up in GLOW ART

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

Keisha Collins of Bear, Del. makes the garments of GLOW ART her own in a recent fashion photography editorial from the brand’s creator Ron Vestal. GLOW ART, which is based […]

One of a Kind takes on the world

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Waterbury’s Jacqueline LeGree is ready to take on the big kahunas of fashion and retail. The home-based entrepreneur creates, designs and sells clothing for teens and […]

Getting hitched or going to the ball with Daniette

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At the September 2019 installment of Society Fashion Week, Daniette from Savannah, Ga. showed off her elegant bridal, evening, and prom gowns. This is what guests […]

Traveling the best way you can

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When the temperatures plunge, and you hunker down at home, thinking is the best way to travel. Model Keyla Rodriguez wears garments from Connecticut design house […]

Where’s the cruise ship?

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Le Coiffeur showed its line of resort wear at Diamond Fashion Week on Nov. 10 in Hartford. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN

Ex-Gap exec designs shoes that fit the lifestyle of the modern woman

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Bells & Becks shoes are designed for women to wear from day to night. And the concept reflects the lifestyle of the brand’s founder Tamar Miller, […]

Smoking hot fashions from LP Designs

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Working with a palette of black and red, accentuated with plumes of feathers, the urbane and sexy garments presented by LP Designs at New York Summer […]

The future’s bright in the Mind of Kye

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Mind of Kye provided a collection that was at times angelic, at times devilishly sexy, at times breezy, and at times Grecian goddess. The body […]

Paint a picture of fashion with Bad Bunny

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you like the prints used in the garments created by Bad Bunny’s Jennifer Jacob, you’re out of luck if you want to find them at […]

La’Moo digs into the diverse

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Diversity was the keyword for La’Moo Dezigns latest collection unveiled at the Holiday Inn in Hartford, Conn. on Oct. 13. La’Moo—captained by Connecticut, designer Bertha Angelo—presented […]

Give your social conscience a fashionable workout for autumn

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Take a train out of New York City or out of Hartford, Conn. and ride down Fairfield County, Connecticut. When you get to Danbury, step off […]

Karen Santos: C-State style meets Beantown fashionistas

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Boston Fashion Week will meet Connecticut style when Nutmeg State designer Karen Santos takes her collection to the runway at the Art For Change Gallery on […]

Here come the Aughts with Candy-Rock Couture

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The ’80s had a fashion comeback. The ’90s are in the midst of their comeback. So why wouldn’t the Aughts be on deck? Candy-Rock Couture stormed […]

Swimming pretty in the U.K.; CT swimsuit designer teams up with fine artist

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut’s own swimsuit designer, Kasia Roginska of KARO Swimwear, is still making noise overseas. She already has seen her swimsuits in Sports Illustrated, Vogue UK, ELLE […]

Style that fell from the heavens

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In the 1976 film, “The Man Who Fell To Earth,” the Thin White Duke David Bowie looked otherworldly as a dapper outer space alien—complete with fedora– […]

High end style from Balmain and Victoria’s Secret

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Looking for a little high end fashion luxury and a punk rock flair with your Victoria’s Secret collection? The renowned lingerie brand recently introduced a limited […]

Art meets fashion at the Armory

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion, for most, is about sheltering our naked form. For some, it’s about declaring our individualist and status. But, fashion is also an art form. And […]

Crazy, sexy, cool… it’s FASCHINN

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com FASCHINN’s latest fashion line dubbed “Wild Heart” is not for a woman who wants to slip quietly into the good night. It’s for the woman who […]

The Giving Bride reaches out to the Winter Bride

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Maggie Gillette of The Giving Bride was at this season’s The Lingerie Collection at the Daylight Studios in New York City in February to meet with […]

The creative wellspring of Loulette Lingerie

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Finding creativity from a variety of different directions, LaTimberly Johnson of Loulette Lingerie spoke to CTFashionMag.com about her latest collection as she met with retailers at […]

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