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Let them entertain you as they seek the crown

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR There will be two new representatives in the Miss America Organization crowned this weekend. But the two days worth of events to declare the next […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Southington’s Outstanding Teen Ava Onofreo

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, business attire, and swimsuits are the uniforms of necessity. But what do titleholders wear […]

Swim style fit for a (pageant) queen

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Yandy entered a brave new world earlier this year when its swimsuits became the official swimsuit of royalty… better known as the Miss USA pageant. Now […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Plantsville’s Outstanding Teen Taylor Plourd

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Fashion “Happens for a Reason” in NYC

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There is a little bit of Connecticut with a good dose of New York City in the fashion blogosphere these days. And it “Happens for a […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Forestville Erika Farrell

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Wolcott Alyssa Anderson

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Bristol Gina Salvatore

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, business attire, and swimsuits are the uniforms of necessity. But what do titleholders […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Miss New Britain Sylvana Gonzalez

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Demonstrating beauty is ‘Eternal’

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With contestants from the age of 3 to 25, the Miss Eternal Beauty pageant in Springfield, Mass. on May 27 demonstrated that fashion sense is, well, […]

A synergy between agriculture and fashion: Tarì Rural Design

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Away from old stereotypes, Sicily 2.0 is appreciated today in the world of international fashion for some of the most innovative brands including Tarì Rural Design. Founded by Ezio Lauricella […]

Getting ready for bikini season

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com It’s that time of year again. Beach season is approaching, and it’s the time to start shopping for your bikinis. Summer is just around the corner. […]

CT vs. PA: Sports, rivalries, and fashion

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There was a royal summit in Southington, Conn. this past week to rekindle a friendship and to stoke a rivalry. Ms. US Universal Kristina Marinkovich is […]

Fairy tale style

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If the number of girls in fairy tale gowns and crowns were any indication, the princesses met in stories that begin, “Once upon a time…” are […]

Model Confidential: Anya K. Crooks

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Model Confidential” is a series where we meet the people who make the clothes come alive. Name: Anya K. Crooks Age: 14 Home […]

Designer Confidential: Luxe and Curves, for Spring 2017

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Designer Confidential” is a series at CTFashionMag.com where we introduce the creative minds in fashion. Name: Rachael AL-Mahdi of New Haven, Conn. Brand: Luxe and Curves […]

Behind the scenes of a prom fashion shoot at The Palace

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

A team of models, cosmetology students, and a photographer filed into the majestic Palace Theater in Waterbury to photograph the latest prom looks. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN

Model Mob: Talking about denim

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Model Mob is a group of women who weigh in on a variety of issues for CTFashionMag.com. Style experts say, and fashion runways show, that denim of all kinds is […]

Behind the curtains at Sappho and LaMoo

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut fashion designers Sappho Clothing Co. and LaMoo teamed up for a runway show at Caral Lounge on Park Street in Hartford, Conn. March 12. Before […]

Miss CT Class of 2017 complete after local pageant

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Miss Connecticut Class of 2017 is complete as Bristol hosted the final two pageants on Saturday at Chippens Hill Middle School. The first pageant held […]

Get pretty covering up

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Swimsuits For All, an online retailer of women’s swimwear, has many new ways for women to complete their swimsuit ensembles in style. Cover ups put the perfect finishing touch on […]

Three shows at once, you get madness

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Art Hearts Fashion often packages several designers into one runway slot– allowing guests to see one show after another. But backstage, this also means craziness as hair and makeup people […]

Simply Vera Vera Wang offers up a spring teaser

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The shopping for spring clothing has begun. Winter still may be in the house, according to the calendar. The threat of snow still looms. And temperatures […]

Theatre Products take the stage

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Theatre Products showed its latest collection in a presentation at Industria in New York Friday. This is what patrons saw when they arrived:

Model Mob: Talking about Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Model Mob is a group of women of fashion who weigh in on a variety of issues. This week, we asked them about fashions perfect for a Valentine’s Day rendezvous […]

Edwing D’Angelo announces collection to be shared Feb. 14

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Colombian-born NYC-based designer Edwing D’Angelo is set to present his FW17 collection titled “Collision” on Tuesday, February 14th at 6:30 pm at the Artists Gallery located at 4 West 43rd […]

The brides are coming

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

The Bristol, Southington, and Plainville Observers in Southington, Conn. continue to prepare for its annual bridal book. This time, the creative team took over the top floor of the New […]

Go beyond the pale, black, and gray

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Wardrobes often turn black, gray, and tan in the winter months of New England. However, there is no law saying that you can’t reach for patterns […]

Cozy styles for the coldest season

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com New England winters are all about being cozy and warm inside as the temperatures drop, the winds howl, and the snow falls. Keeping cozy and warm, […]

Teen state’s new style star

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Elyece Patterson officially stepped into her role as Miss Black Connecticut Talented Teen USA on Saturday night at The Lyceum in Hartford. Dressed in a gown from […]

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