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 […]
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Fashion “Happens for a Reason” in NYC
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 […]
Read moreStashing the sash fashion: Miss Forestville Erika Farrell
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 […]
Read moreStashing the sash fashion: Miss Wolcott Alyssa Anderson
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 […]
Read moreStashing the sash fashion: Miss Bristol Gina Salvatore
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 […]
Read moreStashing the sash fashion: Miss New Britain Sylvana Gonzalez
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 […]
Read moreDemonstrating beauty is ‘Eternal’
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, […]
Read moreA synergy between agriculture and fashion: Tarì Rural Design
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 […]
Read moreGetting ready for bikini season
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. […]
Read moreCT vs. PA: Sports, rivalries, and fashion
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 […]
Read moreFairy tale style
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 […]
Read moreModel Confidential: Anya K. Crooks
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 […]
Read moreDesigner Confidential: Luxe and Curves, for Spring 2017
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 […]
Read moreBehind the scenes of a prom fashion shoot at The Palace
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
Read moreModel Mob: Talking about denim
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 […]
Read moreBehind the curtains at Sappho and LaMoo
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 […]
Read moreMiss CT Class of 2017 complete after local pageant
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 […]
Read moreGet pretty covering up
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 […]
Read moreThree shows at once, you get madness
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 […]
Read moreSimply Vera Vera Wang offers up a spring teaser
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 […]
Read moreTheatre Products take the stage
Theatre Products showed its latest collection in a presentation at Industria in New York Friday. This is what patrons saw when they arrived:
Read moreModel Mob: Talking about Valentine’s Day
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 […]
Read moreEdwing D’Angelo announces collection to be shared Feb. 14
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 […]
Read moreThe brides are coming
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 […]
Read moreGo beyond the pale, black, and gray
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 […]
Read moreCozy styles for the coldest season
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, […]
Read moreTeen state’s new style star
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 […]
Read moreMeet Connecticut’s latest queen
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The 2017 Miss Black Connecticut USA pageant was held this past weekend with Charrisse Gudger, competing as Miss Black Stamford, taking home the title. Charisse Gudger was […]
Read moreBeautiful brides in waiting
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Bristol, Southington, and Plainville Observers, based in Southington, Conn., are preparing for their annual bridal guide. And to prepare for the periodical, the teams at the […]
Read moreWhite Man & Woman wraps up in Milan
WHITE MAN & WOMAN closes its latest edition showing signs of increased interest, as demonstrated by industry professionals who packed the January show. Foreign buyer attendance increased by 18%, while […]
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