by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com New Haven fashion designer Donald Carter took Bridgeport by storm on Oct. 21 as part of Sound of Fashion Week Connecticut. He presented his signature style of womenswear and menswear on the runway. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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Ready to walk in the Afro Realm
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Chasity Aniece Productions wrapped up its in-person casting sessions for its February fashion show on Oct. 22. Lined up inside Baddies on a Budget Studio (@baddiesonabudgetagencyllc) on Franklin Avenue, Hartford, the models demonstrated their runway walks before the CAP team. Chasity Aniece will be presenting its
Continue readingPunky, political and upcycled
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Two Faced by Jorgie presented a collection that was punky, political and upcycled during Seams, one of the fashion nights held as part of Sound of Fashion Week Connecticut. The runway show was held in New Haven on Oct. 18. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingSaucy, sassy, sexy and vintage from Angel at Extravaganza
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Angel Muriel’s Gion Designs presented a saucy, sassy and sexy collection at Extravaganza, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, during Sound of Fashion Week Connecticut on Oct. 20 in Hartford. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingBrides and nights from By Dani Simone Studio at SOFWCT
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com By Dani Simone Studio, from designer Dani Simone Singerman had the wedding day all wrapped up a the “I Love Fashion” show held by Sound of Fashion Week in Bridgeport on Oct. 21. On the runway, Simone presented a collection of honeymoon worthy lingerie that would
Continue readingEqual opportunity style with Claude Russell
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionmag.com Designer Claude Russell presented his latest collection on the runway during the “I Love Fashion” show held by Sound of Fashion Week Connecticut in Bridgeport on Oct. 21. Russell showed the clothing on male models, but he explained his fashion is equal opportunity. He said women
Continue readingA busy week of fashion for Sentry Girl
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sentry Girl had a busy Sound of Fashion Week Connecticut taking to the runway again on Friday, Oct. 20 at Extravaganza, the evening dedicated by the organization to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. The runway show was held at the Bond Residences in Hartford. PHOTOS by MIKE
Continue readingCardicci provides fashion flavor at SOFWCT’s Extravaganza
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Cardicci offered a wide array of fashion flavors — from streetwear to couture-influenced showpieces– for a spicy runway at Extravaganza during Sound of Fashion Week Connecticut on Oct. 20 in Hartford. Extravaganza is SOFWCT’s LGBTQ+ night, which featured both fashion and ballroom entertainment in celebration of
Continue readingSpecial occasion style from Sentry Girl
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com During the Trend Setter teen fashion show held as part of Sound of Fashion Week Connecticut, Sentry Girl presented a collection for those moments when a girl needs to dress up. The outfits were perfect for parties or a Beyonce concert. The fashion show was held
Continue readingPlus-size is fashion at 7 on 7 during SOFWCT
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Danele Bee demonstrated that plus size fashion is stylish fashion. The brand showed its collection at the 7 on 7 runway show that was part of this year’s Sound of Fashion Week Connecticut. The fashion was unveiled on Monday, Oct. 16 in New Britain. After the
Continue readingAVADO struts its stuff at 7 on 7
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In New Britain on Oct. 16, AVADO Clothing Co. took to the runway of Sound of Fashion Week Connecticut with a collection that took the best of streetwear and clubwear and created a collection for men and women. The line was presented as part of 7
Continue readingRip the (recycled) runway
BY MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com. In the end, 29 designers and design teams signed up to participate in Saturday’s Recycled Runway fundraiser at the American Mural Project. But to get to 29, the project’s executive director, Amy Wynn, said the organization had to put a little elbow grease behind its recruiting
Continue readingSparkle and shine from Kaydee Mane
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Kaydee Mane Collection delivered some sparkle to the 7 on 7 runway show held in New Britain on Oct. 16 as part of Sound of Fashion Week Connecticut. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingNLTR announces its arrival in the world of fashion
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com NLTR Clothing had its first fashion show at the Sound of Fashion Week Connecticut. The brand dressed the teen models participating in the Trend Setter installment of SOFWCT, which catered to the fashionable youth of Connecticut. The presentation was held Sunday, Oct. 15 at Hartford City
Continue readingShining on the runway in Karlene Lindsay Designs at SOFWCT
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Special occasions were evoked in the runway show by Karlene Lindsay Designs on Sunday at the first show of this year’s Sound of Fashion Week. At the teen-centric Trend Setter installment of SOFWCT, Lindsay dressed her models in dresses perfect for homecoming, prom, quinceaneras and those
Continue readingBlack is Fashion and Noir is vintage
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com It was a blast from the past as Noir Vintage and Co. showed off some classic fashion on the runway during Sound of Fashion Week’s Fashion is Black night at Hartford City Hall on Oct. 16. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingStonington evokes the cool
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With a mix street savvy silhouettes, flannel and patterns that evoked camouflage by way of graffiti, Stonington Clothing out of Hartford offered up a line of cool clothing for men and women. Stonington showed its collection at the Fashion is Black night of Sound of Fashion
Continue readingA different perspective on pageants
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Nita Belle’s Closet offered a unique take on pageant garments during the brand’s runway show at hiTECH Moda in September during New York Fashion Week. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingYouth and color shine at Sunflower
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sunflower offered a bloom of youthful and colorful fashion on the runway at Prestige Fashion Week during September’s New York Fashion Week. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingSound of Fashion Week Connecticut returns starting Sunday
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com After three years of staging fashion runway shows under the Sound of Fashion Week Connecticut banner, Travis Bivans has had a chance to study the fashion scene of the Nutmeg State. “I’ve learned that it does exist,” said Bivans, SOFWCT’s founder. “But the lack of a
Continue readingUnique vibes at Vividus
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Vividus offered a modern collection with a variety of unique vibes and silhouettes at hiTECH Moda during New York Fashion Week at the Gotham Hall Sept. 9. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingCandy Land on the runway
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Jenn’s Princess Pretties and Sew Stitch teamed up for a runway show at Prestige Fashion Week during New York Fashion Week. The clothing, geared to a juvenile clientele, was whimsical, giving off Disney princess meets Candy Land vibes. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingKrissy King designs for the kids (and teens and adults)
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Besides being the brains behind The Bureau fashion shows during New York Fashion Week, Krissy King demonstrated her skill for fashion. On Sept. 10, she presented her line for youths and teens– and a few outfits for grown-ups as well. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingLet’s head straight to the after hours with Mishka
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Mishk presented an edgy collection perfect for after hour parties in the city. The line was showcased at Indie Fashion Week during New York Fashion Week in September. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingCool and casual in N3w Hollywood
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Cool and casual were the key words for N3w Hollywood’s collection presented at Runway 7 during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 7. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingA two-fer from Elizabeth Cordelia during NYFW
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Elizabeth Cordelia’s designer Nicole Reichenbach spread the fashion wealth on Saturday, Sept. 9 during New York Fashion Week. In the morning, her latest collection hit the Gotham Hall on Broadway for hiTech Moda. Several hours, Reichenbach, her team and models headed across town to Indie Fashion
Continue readingGetting creative for the young at Archie Brown
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Archie Brown offered a creative kids and teens collection that utilized numerous intriguing silhouettes that often involved surprise reveals. The collection was shown at hiTech MODA at Gotham Hall during New York Fashion Week. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingA royal collection at Indie
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Designer Melanie Caballero took her elaborate and detailed Marie Antoinette collection to New York City to present the line at Indie Fashion Week Sept. 9. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingStyle via Canada
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At Runway 7 during New York Fashion Week, Hosh Canada showed a collection that a demonstrated tack-sharp street wear, out-on-the-town-with-girls garments and even some pieces that would make a splash on the red carpet of VMAs or CMTs. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingConnecticut’s Kat Couture takes the NY runway
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut-based youth brand Kat Couture presented a collection at hiTech MODA in the Gotham Hall, New York City during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 9. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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