Magnifique model competition

Proving Fitzgerald wrong

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In “The Last Tycoon,” F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote ironically, “There are no second acts in American lives.” Model Jane McClanahan is proving that there are indeed […]

Small town, big dreams

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Like the protagonist in Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing, model Rayna is just a “small town girl living in a lonely world. But the 13-year-old has her […]

She’s got her head in the game

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Indiana’s Savannah Head has her feet firmly planted in school and work. But her head, excuse the pun, is in fashion. “When I’m not in front […]

Dream a little dream. No, make that a big dream

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Knoxville, Tenn.’s Joshua Carroll has a simple message. Don’t give up on your dreams, said the 17-year old model. “I hope to accomplish so much through […]

Eyes on the prize

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Gabriella Bruce, 15, has her eyes on the fashion prize. She was a winner at Magnifique’s modeling competition in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. on Aug. 29. Magnifique […]

Ryan on the runway

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Ryan Gill recently found himself a winner as the latest Magnifique fashion competition, run by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley was held. […]

Enthusiastic and energetic

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Novelyn Spence exudes a lot of energy and enthusiasm whether it’s on the fashion runway or the pageant runway, she said in a recent email. […]

Hello, Felicia

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

Model Felicia Dortch was a recent winner at the Magnifique fashion competition held by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. The competition was held in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. […]

Meet Jasmine

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

Jasmine Simone was a recent winner at Magnifique, a fashion competition held by “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Photo credits: @viewzphotography and @atlantaphotographersnetwork Makeup: […]

Manmade and natural

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion designer Sarah Ake looks toward the natural and the manmade when creating her collections. “My inspiration is rooted in the natural movement and characteristics of […]

This model is a ‘Treasure’

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

Model Krystal Dawn O’Connor, a recent winner of the Magnifique fashion competition, is a resident of the “Treasure Coast” of South Florida. Krystal is a Blue Eyes Jewelry Co. designer […]

Model works hard to do it all

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Codie Green is a woman working hard to do it all. She is a model. She is an entrepreneur. She is a college student. And more […]

Brittany’s a winner

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

Model Brittany Calvin was a recent winner at the Magnifique fashion competition held in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. by “America’s Next Top Model” alumnus Victoria Henley. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Bellissima, Ella

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

Ella Jones was a recent winner at Magnfique, a fashion competition held by “America’s Next Top Model” Victoria Henley in Tennessee in August. Photos: Lynn Henley Photography, @lynnhenleyphotography Creative Director: […]

Let the music (and fashion) play

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Texas native Paris Taylor Patridge is a fashion model. But she has her eyes laser-focused on being a singer. The 16-year-old was a recent winner in […]

Model looks toward theologian for inspiration

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com John Wesley was a visionary. A cleric and evangelist, he worked toward reforming the Church of England and along the way he established what is known […]

Model has a passion for pageants

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Gabriella Forbidussi is a pageant girl. She loves modeling and volunteer work. But the 11-year-old’s resume shows that there rarely is a moment where she not […]

Being the best version of one’s self

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Modeling has done more than fueled Alaysjahe Sims’s passion. As Alaysjahe, a recent winner at Magnifique in Pigeon Hole, Tenn., has explained it, modeling has “molded […]

Kicking up his career

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Maksim Bobick, a recent winner at the Magnifique fashion show, is about more than just walking the catwalk. The third grader loves playing soccer. If he’s […]

This model is ready to rumble

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com No one better push model Trinity Wertz around. Although she loves fashion, Trinity also has a black belt in taekwondo. She trains for mixed martial arts. […]

Model feels she has taken the right career direction

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Tana Gorecki was told she had what it took to be a model. So, she took the plunge late last year. A police dispatcher and a […]

A winner and Magnifique

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

Athena Snellenburg was a recent modeling winner at Magnifique. Magnifique Fashion Competition was held at the Black Fox Resort, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. on Aug. 29. Magnifique Fashion Shows and Competitions […]

Multi-faceted resident of fashion

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Paige Watt knows three sides of the fashion coin. Not only is the recent winner of Magnifique a model, she is majoring in fashion merchandising at […]

A winning model

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

Model Kayra Cahayagan is a recent winner at the Magnifique Fashion Competition held at the Black Fox Resort, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. on Aug. 29. Magnifique Fashion Shows and Competitions are […]

Model comes alive in front of the camera

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The popular image of a fashion model is someone who is forthright and a bit of a ham. But Sam Shoemaker is a little different. Sam […]

Capture that dream

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Elizabeth Kathryn Salina, better known as Lizzie Kat, believes in chasing after your dreams. Houston-based, Lizzie describes herself as an aspiring actor-model, who is focused particularly […]

Model wants to use her influence

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Breanna Boyd is working her way to becoming an influencer. In an email, the Nashville-based model said she has worked with John Casablancas to gain […]

Model puts her talents to test with new venture

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Yes, Angela Mabel is a model, recently winning honors at a modeling competition in Tennessee. But Mabel is a lot more. She has numerous acting credits […]

‘Energetic’ model wins honor at Magnifique

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

Natasha Geer was one of the main event winners at the recent Magnifique Showcase. Her mother, Galina said, “Natasha is a very smart, energetic, outgoing , and competitive girl . […]