by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut Fashion Week branched out into the world of weddings on Saturday, Oct. 28 with Bridal Expo II in Ansonia, Conn. Besides providing a venue for […]
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Before they showed they ‘had what it takes’
Do U Have What It Takes 3 Pink & White Affair A Cancer Benefit was held at Capitol Community College in Hartford, Conn. on Oct. 27. Before the models stepped […]
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The rush before the runway crush
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Students from the International Institute of Cosmetology and models arrived at the crack of dawn, 6:30 a.m., at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville, Conn. to put […]
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Happens for a reason: Daydream, Darling
by MARISA BARNARD CTFashionMag.com Whenever I find myself daydreaming, I am immediately taken back to my English class during junior year of high school. Don’t tell my mom, but hands […]
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Enzoani readies brides for spring and summer 2018
Spring and summer bridal gowns for 2018 were unveiled on Saturday at The Knot Couture in New York City as Enzoani presented their Enzoanni, Blue, and Beautiful collections during bridal […]
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This ‘kid’ sure can design
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Ping Greco, the creative mind behind Kids Future Designs, is pretty much a kid himself. But at Diamond Fashion Week in West Haven, Conn. on Sept. […]
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Models celebrate a Diamond (Week) achievement
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before the focus was put on the clothes during the second half of the All White Fashion Affair for Diamond Fashion Week on Sept. 30, the […]
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Model Mob: Can’t wait till fall
Model Mob is a group of women who weigh in on a variety of issues for CTFashionMag.com. Although summer has lingered longer than expected, the leaves are turning color, […]
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Stashing the sash fashion: Miss National Petite 2017-2018 Olivia Mae Zink
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, and talent costumes are the uniforms of necessity. But what do titleholders wear when […]
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Youth quake in West Haven
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com During the first half of the All White Fashion Affair held by Diamond Fashion Week Connecticut, youth was the word. Young models and the designers that […]
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At the art of it all
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 […]
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From the rhinestones of dance to the lace of lingerie
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.
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A soft touch in a hardened venue: The Elena Collection
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Thoughts of cotton candy, Degas, and the royal court of Louis XIV ran through my mind during the runway show of the Elena Collection at Style […]
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Stylish in their furs
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The contestants of Miss Polonia CT 2018 had the chance to play fashion model for a moment on the stage of the Polish National Home in […]
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Lighting the match to start ‘Blazing’
Here is a peek behind the scenes at the Omni Hotel and Resort in New Haven prior to go time for the Blazing the Runway fashion show mounted by TRJ […]
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Smokin’ in the ballroom
The Omni Hotel in New Haven was hot on Sept. 23 as Blazing the Runway from TRJ Production took over the Grand Ballroom. A bevy of local fashions graced the […]
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Getting ready for New Haven Fashion Week
Inside New Haven City Hall, before the crowds arrive, the work begins as hair and makeup is applied on models and the models perfect their runway walk for New Haven […]
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Stashing the sash fashion: Mini Miss Mum 2016 Allison Aparo
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, and talent costumes are the uniforms of necessity. But what do titleholders wear when […]
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Stashing the sash fashion: Junior Miss Mum 2016 Jenna Siemiatkoski
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, and talent costumes are the uniforms of necessity. But what do titleholders wear when […]
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Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Mum 2016 Callie Laprise
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, and talent costumes are the uniforms of necessity. But what do titleholders wear when […]
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Audrey Hepburn would be proud: Linda Gail showcases elegance
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Thoughts of Audrey Hepburn filled my head as designer Linda Gail unveiled her latest collection at Style Fashion Week in New York Sept. 9. As the […]
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Jean-Paul Goude makes his mark with Desigual
On Sept. 7, Desigual unveiled its Spring/Summer 2018 show at New York Fashion Week. It marked Jean-Paul Goude’s first step as artistic director of the brand (his appointment was made […]
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Royal runway from Janay Deann
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com As soon as the first model walked onto the runway with an emerald green cape, I couldn’t help but think “princess” at the Janay Deann runway […]
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The beach was calling for Loulette Lingerie
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When the time came to create the latest creation of Loulette Lingerie, LaTimberly Johnson looked toward the beach for inspiration. PHOTO by MIKE CHAIKEN
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Not just for the bride: The Giving Bride is pretty for all
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Although the lingerie from The Giving Bride can be worn by the bride, but as the founder of the brand, Maggie Gillette, explains, you don’t have […]
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Appropriate and stylish fashions for the beach from KK Swimwear
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Your aspirational tween or teen daughter wants a swimsuit that’s fun, fashionable, and stylish. And she doesn’t want something off the rack of your nearby big […]
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Janelle Funari channels a melange of influences
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 […]
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Making a point to be stylish at Miss America
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Part of the mantra of Miss America’s crown is that one of the points represents style. With competitions in evening gown and lifestyle and fitness (swimsuits)– […]
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The gowns and swim fashion at night 1 of Miss America
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Style has always been a hallmark of the contestants at Miss America. The evening gowns were always the contestants’ choice. This year, after some time where […]
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Making a strong first impression at Miss America
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com So you’ve earned your state’s title in the Miss America Organization. You’ve made your way to “the show”– crown and sash in hand– at Boardwalk Hall […]
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