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Reversing into fashion with Chixit

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion brands taking roost on social media sites is par for the course in the 21st century. Brands will post about themselves. And brands rely on […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Meet Miss Wolcott’s Outstanding Teen Monika Korbusieski

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, business attire, and athleisure wear are the uniforms of necessity. But what do titleholders […]

One more night: Miss CT talks about Miss America on night 3 of prelims

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Braving an interview sans makeup during her lunch break at rehearsal for Miss America on the third day of preliminary competitions, Miss Connecticut Bridget Oei talks […]

The job ‘interview’: Night 3 for Miss CT

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -With swimsuits gone from Miss America, this year a new phase of competition was introduced to take the place of Lifestyle and Fitness. […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Mum Emma Guilmette

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, business attire, and athleisure wear are the uniforms of necessity. But what do titleholders […]

The models who fleshed out Hartford Fashion Week

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The designers of Hartford Fashion Week may have had the ideas for the clothes showcased on April 20 and 21. But the models helped flesh out […]

Priamo wakes up sleepwear to have a night on the town

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Madonna made inner wear as outer wear popular back in the 1980s helping facilitate a trend where lingerie rose from strictly undergarments to street attire. And […]

Nevaeh finds ‘heaven’ in Eros

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The bottoms are tops in the latest collection from Nevaeh Intimates. At the recent Lingerie Selection event in New York City, Nevaeh (“heaven, backwards) designer Melissa […]

Lingerie born from a love of art

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com First, there was art for fashion designer Jane Woolrich of the U.K. Then, there was lingerie. Woolrich was in attendance at the recent Curve NYC event […]

Miami Art Week gives curvy Natalia Lorenzo a leg up in fashion

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Miami native and model, Natalia Lorenzo, caught the public eye during December’s Miami Art Week. And in short time, Natalie, who is represented by DAS Model […]

Scenes from Miss Naugatuck Valley

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

On Sunday, Dec. 17, the Miss Naugatuck Valley pageant was held at Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School. At the local competition, which is a preliminary for Miss Connecticut, Courtney Ouellette of Bristol […]

From the Playboy Mansion to your thighs: Tyes by Tara

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Designer Tara Stravinsky took her side business of lingerie accessories to the Playboy Mansion. And now her Tyes by Tara is reaching out across the nation. We spoke to the […]

From the rhinestones of dance to the lace of lingerie

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

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.

Suzy Black: Lingerie for the superhero in you

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Diondra Julian’s mom helped launch interest in lingerie. The founder and designer of Suzy Black NYC, who was at The Lingerie Selection’s showcase in New York […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Junior Teen Miss Southington Haley Derwin

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, business attire, and swimsuits are the uniforms of necessity. But what do titleholders wear […]

Meet the new queens of Connecticut

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

It’s been a long journey for the new Miss Connecticut, Eliza Lynne Kanner of Hamden. Kanner has a long history– 17 years– as part of the Miss Connecticut system, she […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Southington’s Outstanding Teen Ava Onofreo

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Model Confidential: BAGGS

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Model Confidential” is a series where we meet the people who make the clothes come alive. Name: My name is Jaalib but everyone knows me […]

Add some more sparkle: More CT style stars

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Three more style stars were added to the Connecticut sky scape recently as the Miss Rookie and Miss Southington pageants of the Miss Connecicut Scholarship Pageant were held. Meet the […]

Meet Connecticut’s latest queen

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The 2017 Miss Black Connecticut USA pageant was held this past weekend with Charrisse Gudger, competing as Miss Black Stamford, taking home the title. Charisse Gudger was […]

Model Confidential: Desiree Robinson

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Model Confidential” is a series where we meet the people who make the clothes come alive. Name: Desiree Robinson Age: 13 Home state: […]

Model Confidential: Cierra Thompson

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Model Confidential” is a series where we meet the people who make the clothes come alive. Name: Cierra Thompson Age: 18 Home: Bridgeport, Conn. […]

Model Confidential: Joy Kwentoh

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Model Confidential” is a series where we meet the people who make the clothes come alive. Name: Joy Kwentoh Age: 19 Home: Meriden, Conn. Why do […]

Model Confidential: Selena Victoria Fox

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Model Confidential” is a series where we meet the people who make the clothes come alive. Name: Selena Victoria Fox, formerly known as James St. […]

Model Confidential: Adrianna DellaValle

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Model Confidential” is a series where we meet the people who make the clothes come alive. Name: Adrianna DellaValle Age: 18 Home: Prospect, […]

Model Confidential: Valentina Ramirez

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Model Confidential” is a series where we meet the people who make the clothes come alive. Name: Valentina Ramirez Age: 18 Home state: Cheshire, Conn. Why […]

Miss Black USA talks about her title, fashion, and style

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The queen of America, at least in the eyes of the Miss Black USA pageant, calls Connecticut home. The Nutmeg State’s Tonille Simone Watkis is the current […]

Model Confidential: Shanna Ladson

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Model Confidential” is a series where we meet the people who make the clothes come alive. Name: Shanna Ladson Age: 28 Hometown: New London, Conn […]

Model Confidential: Preeti Srinivasan

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Model Confidential” is a series where we meet the people who make the clothes come alive. Age: 22 Home: Glastonbury, Conn. Why do you […]

Model Confidential: Ashley Scott

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Model Confidential” is a series where we meet the people who make the clothes come alive. Name: Ashley Scott Age: -22 Home state: […]

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