by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com LaMorelle, a fashion brand designed by teen Blakely Clements had a chance to shine on the New York Fashion Week runway on Feb. 8. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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Black History Month celebrated in fashion in New Britain by Gorgy By Candy
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Black History Month was celebrated in style, accompanied by inspirational messages, at New Britain Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 15. New Britain Alderman Candyce Scott organized the event, lending her own fashion line, Gorgy By Candy, to serve as the visual focus of the event. She
Continue readingAVADO waves the flag to celebrate ‘Hairstory’
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com AVADO Clothing waved the flag for its collection presented at “Life in Color: Hairstory,” the fashion show from Chasity Aniece Productions celebrating Black History Month on Feb. 2. The Springfield, Mass-based designer incorporated, Jamaican, U.S. and other flags into the line. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingElizabeth Cordelia shares its latest NYFW collection
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Elizabeth Cordelia presented their latest collection at The Bureau Fashion Week in Chelsea during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 8. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingModels walk in the different eras of Taylor Swift at Prestige Fashion Week
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Taylor Swift served as the inspiration for a fashion show staged at Prestige Fashion Week in New York City on Sept. 6. The show was part of the festivities associated with New York Fashion Week. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingCharjean Couture helps the NICU babies at NYFW
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Teen fashion designer Katie Davis presented her fashion line Charjean Couture during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 7 at the Manhattan Mirage in a fundraiser to benefit NICU babies. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingConnecticut’s fashion sense to be highlighted at ‘Fashion Is Our Canvas’ Sept. 22
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut’s fashion sense will get an opportunity to capture some eyeballs Sunday, Sept. 22 as the first-ever “Fashion Is Our Canvas” runway show is held. The fashion event, which will be staged in Hartford City Hall, is being organized by Conn. Fashion Connects – an online
Continue readingCoolibar provides some protection
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Coolibar presented a fashionable collection of active wear that offers protection from the sun during a fashion show at Runway 7 during New York Fashion Week at Sony Hall in New York City on Sept. 5. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingRing the wedding bells in Springfield for Dani Simone Singerman
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Weddings are Dani Simone Singerman’s thing. And at Rivet during Springfield Fashion Week, the Connecticut-based Singerman brought out her latest wedding gowns. But the wedding night was also on her mind as she also presented a selection of lingerie for the honeymoon at her runway show
Continue readingSpecial times with Karlene Lindsay at Springfield Fashion Week
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Karlene Lindsay Designs from Connecticut presented a collection of gowns for special occasions during Rivet, one of the fashionable evenings planned for Springfield Fashion Week. The runway show was presented at the MGM Springfield Casino in Springfield, Mass. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingThreads by Tea shares the style at Springfield Fashion Week
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Threads by Tea took over the runway for Rivet, the opening night fashion show for Springfield Fashion Week. The fashion show was held at the MGM Springfield Casino on Aug. 4. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingFinal walk of the Untamed
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com After a successful Untamed fashion show, Chasity Kennedy of Chasity Aniece Productions and her models took a final stroll down the runway to celebrate the culmination of another event in 2024. The show was held July 21 in Bridgeport. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingThe leather was luxurious at Untamed
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Luxury Leather and Fur lived up to its billing at the Untamed fashion show by offering up a health dose of luxurious leather goods on the runway hosted by Chasity Aniece Productions on July 21 in Bridgeport.
Continue readingDenim does the trick to add American West flavor to AVADO
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com AVADO used an abundance of good old-fashioned denim to evoke the feel of the American West at the Untamed fashion show held by Chasity Aniece Productions in Bridgeport on July 21. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingThe West gets edgy with Royal Soul at Untamed
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Royal Soul veered toward the edgy side of the American West at the Untamed fashion show presented by Chasity Aniece Productions in Bridgeport on July 21. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingSustainable Seawitch
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Swimwear went sustainable with the collection shown by Seawitch at the fashion show hosted by the Miss Bikini US competition in Miami Beach on July 9. The suits on the runway were made of 75%+ recycled plastics and reclaimed fishing nets. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingKarlene Lindsay brings the glam to the mall
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The center court at Milford’s Connecticut Post Mall was overflowing with glamorous formal wear as Karlene Lindsay Designs presented its third annual fashion show on April 6. Lindsay showed a collection of gowns, cocktail dresses and party dresses for the mall patrons. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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 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 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 readingFashion takes a stand against cancer on the runway
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com 3W Management and Joseph Wade’s Society XXI pitched into fight cancer at a fundraising fashion show in Springfield, Mass. on Oct. 29. Women’s and men’s wear for all ages and all occasions were highlighted at the charity event held next door to EBS on Boston Road.
Continue readingPlan ahead for glamour with Karlene Lindsay
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Karlene Lindsay Design provided plenty of time to plan ahead. The Connecticut designer’s collection of cocktail dresses and gowns provided reminders of holiday parties and galas waiting in the wings for 2023 and 2024. Lindsay’s show was held at Hartford City Hall during Fashion is Black,
Continue readingVintage style from Vintage Gal
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion from the past blasted onto the runway at Extravaganza on Oct. 20, thanks to Vintage Gal. The runway show was held as part of the LGBTQ+ friendly evening staged by Sound of Fashion Week Connecticut in the Bond Residences in Hartford. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingUnknown Clothing Co. provides the style at SOFWCT
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com New Britain retailer, the Unknown Clothing Co., presented a variety of streetwear during the Fashion is Black runway event held by Sound of Fashion Week Connecticut in Hartford on Oct. 15. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingFashion takes on cancer in Oct. 28 fundraiser
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Art, music and fashion will be the key ingredients for excitement and fundraising on Saturday, Oct. 28. Hartford’s 3W Management will take fashion fans up I-91 to Springfield, Mass. from 2-6 p.m. to help raise funds to help Connecticut Children’s in Hartford combat cancer. “Get ready
Continue readingArtfully upcycled from Vision Aquarius
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Vision Aquarius presented an artful upcycled-flavored collection at Seams, which was staged by Chasity Aniece Productions. The runway presentation was held on night 3 of this year’s Sound of Fashion Week on Oct. 18 in New Haven. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingStitching up some fashion
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Using a skill that would make a grandmother proud, JessCe Crochet stitched together a fun, modern and vibrant collection using the art of crochet to create women’s and men’s wear. The collection was shown Monday night, Oct. 16 at the 7 on 7 runway show in
Continue readingA royally productive Willow Bean
by MIKE CHAIKEN Willow Bean had a busy New York Fashion Week with her youthful and playfully royal collections. She showed at both Prestige Fashion and The Bureau during the September showings in Gotham. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue reading‘Grease’ was the word for Eye Candy
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Eye Candy presented an all-ages collection that paid tribute to the movie “Grease.” Memories of Sandy and Danny were invoked on the runway show at Prestige during New York Fashion Week earlier this month. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingPlanet Zero: Cool in motion or standing still
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you’re looking to evoke the cool of motorcycles and race cars, Planet Zero Motorsports presented a sleek collection of womenswear and menswear for chic appeal whether you’re in motion or standing still. The latest garments from the brand were presented at FIFI Fashion Week held
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