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 The Lingerie Selection, held at Daylight Studios in New York City. For more information, go to Loulette Lingerie
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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 while they exhibit it. Indian designer Vaishali S showed a collection at Art Hearts Fashion found an intriguing balance of
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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 to turn up the volume on a look.” And at the recent Fight for Fashion event in Ansonia, New Britain,
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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’ creative director Rachael AL-Mahdi has announced plans to open up a boutique-atelier in May 2018. In the meantime, the line
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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 fashion for the 25 year-old. In an email to CTFashionMag.com, she explained she had “learned to sew two months before
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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 annual show in Miami with photo shoots, parties, fashion shows, and a spokesmodel search. In September, they took the runway
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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 clothing to unexpected places. That’s why the fashion shows mounted by Academy of Art University during New York fashion weeks
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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 Friday night, demonstrating the creativity of Connecticut’s fashion scene.. The designers included Donald Carter, Bridal Trousseau, Billies Vintage Duds, Littles
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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 Selection showcase in New York City earlier this month. But there also is a touch of erotic, as evidenced by
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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 Etsy to create the lingerie or loungewear they wanted and that fit their needs. From there, the sisters worked with
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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 presented its new swimsuit collection at Miami Splash: Dive Into Fashion V, which was held during Miami Swim Week. KARO’s
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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 created by Berlin, Conn. resident Kasia Roginska, made a good deal of noise when one of its suits was featured
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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 How would you describe your style aesthetic? My design aesthetic is chic, timeless and feminine silhouettes with resort inspiration. My
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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 the privilege of having their line fully developed and manufactured for the year 2017 To Purchase Tickets Visit independentfashioncalendar.com to see
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Laurel Dewitt showed her most recent collection at Art Hearts Fashion NYFW The Shows Presented by AIDS Healthcare Foundation back in September.
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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, Conn. on Oct. 15 clearly represented an artistic voice. Every piece that walked out on the runway at Union Station
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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 your style aesthetic? Rustic with a little bit of vintage. What inspired you to be a designer? As a child,
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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 by building upon their cultural influences have been few and far between. Patricia Michaels, Taos Pueblo, caught the public’s attention
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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 Di Notte Prosecco and Pinot Grigio, guests enjoyed music by DJ Vikas as they soaked up the sun poolside and
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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 her Egyptian ancestry. It is a tradition in Egypt that brides and their bridesmaids have henna parties prior to their
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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 How would you describe your style aesthetic? Modest luxury. My signature style is high-end design with luxury fabrics
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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 How would you describe your style aesthetic? Whims-tastic, for the creative, confident, unique, bold, use of lace fabrics, crystals, mermaid
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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. How would you describe your style aesthetic? I tend to mix time historical trends and styles into a cohesive fashion
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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 of Fashion presented her womenswear collection “The Ragpicker” this evening on the catwalk at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin and won
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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 located in New Britain, Ct How would you describe your style aesthetic? My style aesthetic is anything fun, flirty,
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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 evil rodent with big ears. And Bad Bunny by Connecticut fashion designer Jennifer Jacobs—with its punk rock meets Andy Warhol’s Edie
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“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 How would you describe your style aesthetic? Very creative. I consider myself a sculpture when it comes to draping. I
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