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Energetic modesty

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Modesty is one of the newest mantras in fashion. Designers are catering to a new generation of women who want style but want to be covered […]

Tip of the hat to creative CT fashions

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Groundbreaking British milliner Stephen Jones, who has outfitted the likes of fashion-tastemaker Isabella Blow and pop star Boy George, told the Financial Times once, “Hats tend […]

Some news and some new styles from Luxe and Curves

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Luxe and Curves moved from Dallas to Connecticut and the local fashion line has big moves planned for 2018. Currently, available only on-line, Luxe and Curves’ […]

A quick study and a social conscience: Meet Misha Kaura

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When the designs of Misha Kaura stepped across the runway on Style Fashion Week in New York City in September, it represented a crash course in […]

KK is busy-busy

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com KK Swimwear out of Miami Florida has been busy in 2017. This first weekend in November, the swimwear line for tweens and teens was holding its […]

At the art of it all

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion can be about finding the perfect out for a night out or at the office. Fashion also can be about creativity, pushing the concept of […]

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 […]

Nevaeh say Nevaeh to elegant sexiness

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by JADE SOTO, MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There’s a beauty surrounding the designs of Nevaeh Intimates embodied by the tulle and lace used in the pieces on display at The Lingerie […]

A little bit of everything from Impish Lee

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Impish Lee started off as a custom lingerie brand. The customers would work with the founders of Impish Lee, sisters Kali Ventresca and Noelle Ventresca, via […]

Style, art, and the beach: CT’s KARO in Miami

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Beach style walked arm in arm with modern art on the runway at the Surfcomber Hotel on Collins Avenue in Miami July 22. Connecticut’s KARO Swimwear […]

CT’s KARO swimwear brings in the noise, brings in the style

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com It’s full steam ahead for a Connecticut swimwear designer as she continues to find her creations featured in magazines around the world. KARO Swimwear, the line […]

Designer Confidential: Luxe and Curves, for Spring 2017

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Designer Confidential” is a series at CTFashionMag.com where we introduce the creative minds in fashion. Name: Rachael AL-Mahdi of New Haven, Conn. Brand: Luxe and Curves […]

Independent Fashion Calendar Designer Development Contest coming Dec. 17

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

The annual Independent Fashion Calendar Designer Development Contest will take place Saturday December 17th at the NYC Fire Museum in SOHO. Watch as 20 of fashion’s most powerful independent designers fight for […]

Laurel Dewitt loves fashion at NYFW

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

Laurel Dewitt showed her most recent collection at Art Hearts Fashion NYFW The Shows Presented by AIDS Healthcare Foundation back in September.

Welcome to Zoe Ilana Grinfeld’s world

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Hartford fashion designer Zoe Ilana Grinfeld is a step ahead in the design game. Still in her teens, her collection shown at Hartford Fashion Week in Hartford, […]

Designer Confidential: Mariely Pratts

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Designer Confidential” is a series at CTFashionMag.com where we introduce the creative minds in fashion. Brand: Mariely Pratts, MPdesigns. Hometown: Hartford, Conn. How would you describe […]

Patricia Michaels transcends, references, her Native culture

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion designers over the years have appropriated elements of Native American culture into their creations. But the number of Native American designers who have reached prominence […]

Malan Breton previews S/S’17 resort collections in Hamptons

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

Internationally recognized designer Malan Breton presented a preview of his S/S ‘17 Resort Collection at the Style Artist Lounge at The Montauk Beach House Saturday, Aug. 20. Celebrated with Stellina […]

Gown of the month shared

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

Rania Hatoum has unveiled her gown of the month. Press materials said, “Inspired by the beautiful and traditional artwork of henna tattoos, Rania designed the ‘Henna’ gown to reflect upon […]

Designer Confidential: Luxe and Curves

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

Designer Confidential: Couture France

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Designer Confidential” is a series at CTFashionMag.com where we introduce the creative minds in fashion. Name: Couture France Brand: Toshaz Fantasy Meets Reality […]

Designer Confidential: Redfield Design

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Designer Confidential” is a series at CTFashionMag.com where we introduce the creative minds in fashion. Name: Kathryn Paterwic Brand name: Redfield Design Location: Windsor, Conn. […]

‘Designer for Tomorrow’ is selected

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

Edda Gimnes is the winner of the 2016 fashion talent award “Designer for Tomorrow” by Peek & Cloppenburg and its online shop Fashion ID. The graduate from the London College […]

Designer Confidential: La’Moo Designs

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Designer Confidential” is a series at CTFashionMag.com where we introduce the creative minds in fashion. Name: Bertha Angelo. Brand: La’Moo Designs Location: I am currently […]

Bad Bunny, Bad Bunny, show us your pasties and panties

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The name of the line already conjures images of the cult film classic “Donnie Darko,” an edgy story about a teen haunted by images of an […]

Designer Confidential: Troy Anthony

Posted on May 31, 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 Name: Troy Anthony Brand name: Troy Anthony Location: Hartford, CT […]

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