by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com XACTO, a fashion brand out of the nation of Georgia, offered a surprisingly cutting edge collection built on a foundation of streetwear spiced with a touch of the martial on Feb. 10 at hiTech MODA during New York Fashion Week. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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Laying the groundwork for Middlesex Fashion Week
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Middlesex Fashion Week is slated for May 9-11. In preparation for the runway fashion shows, the organization held a casting call in Middletown on March 10. The casting call also turned into an impromptu rehearsal for the catwalks to come. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingGetting ready for the catwalk and camera
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Models took over Berkins Cafe on Main Street in Hartford for a casting call for Editorial Fashion Week and Fashion Week Connecticut. Editorial Fashion Week will be held April 7-13. Fashion Week Connecticut will be held Oct. 13-19. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingShall we go to the ball… with Elizabeth Cordelia
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The models for Elizabeth Cordelia were ready for the formal ball at hiTech Moda on Feb. 10 in New York City during New York Fashion Week. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingFashion with a positive message for young models
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Nitta Belles Closet presented a fashion show with a message at hiTech MODA in New York City on Feb. 11. According to the brand’s website (http://NitaBellesCloset.com), its “mission is to increase the self-esteem and confidence in young models through creating designs that promotes equality and body
Continue readingCozy times with friends
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If the evening is warm and the lights of Times Square are in the distance, you can’t do any worse than hang out with your friends on a cozy rooftop in New York City. Models Geneva Reynolds and Bella Basque show their style during their journey
Continue readingTo the ball they go with Krissy King
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Krissy King took everyone to the ball with a collection of formal and semi-formal wear for boys, girls and women during The Bureau Fashon Week in New York City Feb. 11. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingBehind the scenes: Turning Afro Realm into reality
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before the tickets were taken at the front door, organizers and models prepped for the fashion show that would come. On Feb. 18, Chasity Aniece Productions held Life in Color: Afro Realm, a fashion show that celebrated Black History Month. Models are seen getting their hair
Continue readingStyle for tweens and teens from Kayzie Couture
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Kayzie Couture presented its vision of style for teens and tweens next season during Prestige Fashion Week in New York City on Feb. 9. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingTo the beach with Kayzie Couture
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Kayzie Couture took fashion fans to the beach as the brand presented its swimwear collection for women and men at International Heritage Fashion Week in New York City on Feb. 8 during New York Fashion Week. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingHave a celebration on the catwalk
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com You’ve just completed a successful fashion show. What do you do next? You celebrate on the runway. Models from Life in Color: Afro Realm took to the catwalk in West Hartford to wrap up the show held by Chasity Aniece Productions on Feb. 18 to celebrate
Continue readingKK Swim reaches for the sun at Prestige Fashion Week
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com KK Swim presented a fall/winter collection that evoked warm weather vibes at Prestige Fashion Week in New York City on Feb. 9. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingGo on… GOAWFF ate at Afro Realm
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com GOAWFF presented with a collection with pop at the Life in Color: Afro Realm fashion show on Feb. 18. The event held in West Hartford is an annual style happening mounted by Chasity Aniece Productions to celebrate Black History Month. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingFlash and flare from Giondesigns at Afro Realm
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Giondesigns presented a collection with flash and flare at Life in Color: Afro Realm on Feb. 18 in West Hartford. Life in Color is an annual fashion show presented by Chasity Aniece Productions to celebrate Black History Month. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingKatie Davis shows her style with Charjean Couture
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Nashville-based teen fashion designer Katie Davis took over the runway at Prestige Fashion Week in New York City on Feb. 9 with her Charjean Couture collection for tweens, teens and more. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingKyla Louise will dress you up if you covet some edge
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Kyla Louise presented a collection for women and men who like to dress up but who like their formal wear to offer a little edge and creativity. The line was presented at Life in Color: Afro Realm in West Hartford on Feb. 18. The annual fashion
Continue readingYouthful collection for a young designer at Afro Realm
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Amirah Q. Holmes of Qumara Boutique is just 12, but the pre-teen fashion designer presented a full line on the runway for her peers at the Life in Color: Afro Realm Fashion Show on Feb. 18 in West Hartford. Life in Color is an annual fashion
Continue readingTradition meets modern at Heritage India show
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Traditional and modern touches infused the Heritage India collection for men and women shown on the runway during International Heritage Fashion Week in New York City on Feb. 8. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingCreativity on the runway floor with Beyond Pain Collective
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There was creativity — with dollop of deconstruction– on the runway on Feb. 18 as Beyond Pain Collective presented a collection during Life in Color: Afro Realm, a fashion show celebrating Black History Month. The event, which was held in West Hartford, was presented by Chasity
Continue readingMelanie Caballero channels the spirit of Frida
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Designer Melanie Caballero reached for the story of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo for inspiration for her latest collection that she showed at New York Fashion Week in February. On a warm night in New York City, she gathered her models of all age for a fashion
Continue readingVirginia Cathey Collections keeps the fashion coming at Afro Realm
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Virginia Cathey Collections presented an extensive collection for women, men and even children at Life in Color: Afro Realm, an annual fashion show intended to celebrate Black History Month. The show was held Feb. 18 in West Hartford Chasity Aniece Productions. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingLC Couture’s creativity takes the runway
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Teen designer Liliana Mijangos showcased her creativity as she presented LC Couture’s latest fashion line at Prestige Fashion Week in New York City on Feb. 9. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingThe color of youth from Bella Bebe
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Bella Bebe catered to the stylish youth of the world with a colorful line presented on the runway at Life in Color: Afro Realm on Feb. 18 in West Hartford. The runway presentation was part of Chasity Aniece Productions’ annual fashion show celebrating Black History Month.
Continue readingCasual but edgy from Vision Aquarius
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Vision Aquarius saluted the theme of Afrofutism by sharing a casual wear collection with an edge for women and men during a runway show Life in Color: Afro Realm on Feb. 18. The Life in Color fashion show is an annual event held to salute Black
Continue readingFashions for fighting domestic violence
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Young models took to the runway in New York City at Prestige Fashion Week on Feb. 10 for a fundraiser to combat domestic violence. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingThe Amari Lavonne brings the vibrance, but keeps it grounded
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Amari Lavonne presented a vibrant collection, grounded with a dollop of darker tones at Life in Color: Afro Realm, a fashion show organized by Chasity Aniece Productions to celebrate Black History Month on Feb. 18. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingThe future of Black America as interpreted by Kultuur
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Kultuur presented an extensive collection exploring her interpretation of the Afrofuturism theme framed at this year’s Life in Color: Afro Realm on Feb. 18 in West Hartford. The afternoon-long fashion event was presented by Chasity Aniece Productions, who has turned the Life in Color fashion shows
Continue readingThe Age of the Flapper lives again in Mila Hoffman’s world
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Texas fashion designer Mila Hoffman sent her models back to the age of the Flappers as she evoked the art deco 1920s in her collection unveiled at The Bureau Fashion Week in New York City on Feb. 11. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingBikini Flavors from South Florida
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Bikini Flavors brought the flavor of Miami to New York City during International Heritage Fashion Week on Feb. 8. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingEye Candy on the runway
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Eye Candy offered, well, eye candy for tweens and teens (girls and boys), at Prestige Fashion Week in New York City on Feb. 9. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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