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What does the summer hold for swimwear?

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In Connecticut, Memorial Day weekend marks the opening day for many of the state-operated beaches. And beach weather means it is swimsuit season. If you’re looking […]

Give your social conscience a fashionable workout for autumn

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Take a train out of New York City or out of Hartford, Conn. and ride down Fairfield County, Connecticut. When you get to Danbury, step off […]

NEFW hopes to school fashion fans at Sept. 8 event

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut fashion will collaborate with community spirit in September as New England Fashion Week presents its next show dubbed “Urban Meets High Fashion Back To School.” […]

A Chocolate Angel among the Diamonds

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com As part of the All White Fashion Affair held by Diamond Fashion Week on Sept. 30 in West Haven, Conn., Chocolate Angel Boutique of West Haven […]

Locals show their skills in fashion, music, poetry

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At Do What You Have What It Takes 2, local was the key word on July 29 in Hartford, Conn. The effort, which boosted local charities, […]

Making preparations to show if they ‘Have What It Takes’

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before the models hit the runway at Do You Have What It Takes 2 in Hartford, July 29, they prepared by sitting for hair and makeup […]

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 […]

Spring calls for tees and tanks

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com It’s a rite of spring. The weather gets warmer. You set aside your light jacket. And you pair a t-shirt or tank top with your favorite […]

Area woman finds herself cheering at two Super Bowls

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Karen Link has been a New England Patriots Cheerleader for three years. Two of those years, the Terryville native – former Miss Teen Bristol— traveled […]

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 […]

Romance, fairy tales, and a little bit of drama from Saints by S.J.

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There is always a buzz in Connecticut when Saints by S.J. shows its collection on the fashion runway. It was no different at Hartford Fashion Week […]

CT model has dreams of being Miss Jetset

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Mary Kate Malat is no stranger to modeling. The 21-year-old Milford womanposed for “Vogue” magazine twice before she was 12. And she’s also modeled for brands […]

The finest work song

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At the crack of dawn, with a turn of the key, you’re first through the door. No boss is in sight till the afternoon. Your colleagues are […]

Designer Confidential: Karlene Lindsay Designs

Posted on June 14, 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: Karlene Lindsay-Worrell Brand name: Karlene Lindsay Designs […]