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 would have to give voice to her views about what happened. Her BP Collection, which was showcased at Hartford Fashion
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When fashion becomes art
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion design is an art form unto itself. It requires one to create something out of nothing and give shape to the garment in a way that reflects a certain vision. Sometimes, art is fashion. And this was the case with EKBallroom’s collection shown at Hartford
Continue readingHartford Fashion Week soars into 2nd season as VIPs watch
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag The second season of Hartford Fashion Week kicked off on Thursday as VIPs gathered to mingle over wine, cupcakes, and got to see a preview of what’s to come with a mini-runway show featured a piece from each designer that will show Friday and Saturday night
Continue readingAnother step closer to Hartford Fashion Week
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The designers were in place. And now the bodies who will wear the clothes have come on board. On Sunday at Art Space in Hartford, dozens of models—mostly women with a few stray men—attended a casting call for the second installment of Hartford Fashion Week. After
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