by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com COVID-19 has put a halt on many aspects of life across the globe. But for Connecticut’s Joseph Wade, the pandemic never put a damper on his […]
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On the boardwalk where dreams come true
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Atlantic City Fashion Week is coming up in February and a Connecticut model has been tapped to walk the runway. Lindiana Frangu of Woodbury is one […]
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Colombian swimwear designers raising their worldwide profile
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Despite 1,900 miles of coastline, Colombia’s swimsuit industry takes a public relations backseat to the United States, Brazil and the birthplace of the bikini, France. But […]
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Colombia’s Palmacea swim learns the power of adaptation
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The mantra of 2020 has been “adapt.” In particular, life has been about adapting to changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Colombian swimwear brand Palmacea, […]
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Carolina Estefan’s swimwear salutes a glorious past
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The ties to a glorious past are a key inspiration for the latest swimwear collection from Colombian designer Carolina Estefan. Estefan’s line was showcased beside a […]
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Just a kid with dreams
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Layla Welch is 11 years old. But already, she has established a strong hold on the world of fashion. She also has been working toward being […]
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A virtual showcase at Plitzs
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Plitzs New York City Fashion Week is joining the march to virtual runway shows this fall as COVID-19 has forced many fashion events to bar the […]
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Strut your Luli Fama with confidence
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Lourdes Luli Hanimian of Luli Fama swimwear is all about boosting the confidence of women for next season’s collection. Luli Fama provided a colorful virtual livestreamed […]
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Live fashion events on hold this fall in NYC
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion fans and fashion retailers hoping to make an exodus to New York City to check out what’s on trend will have to wait till next […]
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Write on me with Smock Me
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Smock Me presented a graffiti influenced, upcycled collection at Society Fashion Week in New this past February. The line, which featured women’s and men’s garments, was […]
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Behavior tech by day, model when runways open again
by MIKE CHAIKEN Runway shows may be on standby as the fashion world waits for the COVID-19 pandemic to subside. But Mariangely Silva, a registered behavior technician in Florida, will […]
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Summer fashion show goes virtual this year
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The longstanding tradition of a live fashion show is in jeopardy in a post-COVID-19 world. In response, fashion is going virtual. One fashion organization with Connecticut […]
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Going Gaga over Candy-Rock
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With Lady Gaga set to release her latest album, “Chromatica,” this week, the spotlight is set to shine on outrageous, rock ‘n’ roll fashion drawing upon […]
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MTVs Karina Seabrook leaves behind the drama for fashion
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Karina Seabrook was getting her big modeling break. In the fourth episode of the first season of “Families of The Mafia” on MTV, Seabrook, the granddaughter […]
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Keeping it real with Rae’El
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sexy clubwear was the name of the game when Rae’el presented its latest collection during New York Fashion Week in February at 393 NYC on Broadway […]
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One World Peace for a positive fashion message
by MKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com One World Peace offered a positive message with its urban, casual wear, ready to wear collection shown at Society Fashion Week in February during New York […]
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Sprinkle a little glitz on the runway
Giannina Azar provided a glamorous collection that drew from some of the most glitzy moments of fashion’s past. At the designer’s runway show at Art Hearts Fashion during New York […]
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Shea’s the face
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Shea Jackson loves Chixit and Chixit loves Shea. The young model from New Jersey not only has walked the runway for the brand. She also is […]
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Go ahead, get out of the house in Jori Yelir
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Jori Yelir offered a collection at February’s Society Fashion Week in New York City that had a classy, dressed up feel but fun enough for a […]
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The prints were royal for Palace Affair
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The fabric was queen for Palace Affair at its Society Fashion Week runway show on Feb. 7. There were draped dresses, purses, wraps, and scarves at […]
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Fashion goes to the dogs… and models, too
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The second full weekend of February found two worlds converging on New York City, New York Fashion Week began on Feb 6. The Westminster Kennel Club […]
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Having fun with Chixit
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Chixit brought an energetic, vivacious, and fun runway show to Society Fashion Week during New York Fashion Week on Feb. 7. The brand offered a relaxed […]
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Triple X goes wild in the street
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Whether intentional or not, Mister Triple X’s latest fashion collection, which was shown at Art Hearts Fashion Week on Feb. 6, evoked several pop culture references […]
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Heaven and hell… and Stupid Cupid Steampunk
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Victoriana of steampunk took a commercial break at the Stupid Cupid Ball at Cheney Hall in Manchester. The break’s focus was on the gothic, in […]
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Getting hitched or going to the ball with Daniette
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At the September 2019 installment of Society Fashion Week, Daniette from Savannah, Ga. showed off her elegant bridal, evening, and prom gowns. This is what guests […]
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Model wants happiness… and a cat
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTfashionmag.com Blaise deVos is looking for feline company. And she wants to be happy. In a long email interview with the 16-year-old model who has been a […]
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Crowned in De Lauraine Designs
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Designer Toni Lau presented her line De Lauraine Designs on the runway at Society Fashion Week during New York Fashion Week back in September. The collection […]
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The eyes have it at Risque Dukes
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When Risque Dukes showed its latest season of swimwear, there was one particular “eye-catching” theme on some of the garments. At the line’s Art Hearts Fashion […]
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A wave of white
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There won’t be a white Christmas in Connecticut in 2019. But Diamond Fashion Week did provide a wave of white fashions to close out this year’s […]
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Lush luxury from Karlene Lindsay Designs
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Karlene Lindsay Designs presented its line of elegant evening gowns at Diamond Fashion Week in Hartford Nov. 10. Models walked the runway in a luxurious and […]
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