by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you wear white, you never clash with your backdrop. Model Emma Caruso inserts herself into a variety of contexts on a warm day and never […]
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Fun pageant wear from Marc Defang
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Designer Marc Defang offered up his fun kids pageant wear collection on the runway at hiTech Moda at the Hard Rock Hotel in New York City […]
Read moreCosplay creativity on display
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Yes, there were special guests, panels and vendors at Anime NYC on Aug. 24 at the Jaco Javits Convention Center in New York City. But there […]
Read moreFeel the breeze and the sun in Boston
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sometimes, you have to romp in the sun and breeze that can only be found near the water. Model Molly Shippee indulges in a little sea […]
Read moreTake a break and enjoy a 1980s flashback
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There was something hokey about the fashion of the 1980s. But there also was a charm in how over the top, for the moment, sartorial choices […]
Read moreArt imitates fashion at RIFW
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Valerie Agos-Langlais styled models on the runway of Rhode Island Fashion Week to reflect famous works by famous artists in Providence, R.I. on May 4. PHOTOS […]
Read moreSavvyrai shows its stuff at Middlesex Fashion Week
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Savvyrai Designs offered up its latest collection on the runway of night three of Middlesex Fashion Week on Friday, May 10 at the East Hampton Town […]
Read moreNatural… but in control
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The wonderful thing about the suburbs is that nature can be enjoyed, but it’s far from wild and untamed. Model Sage Cibula enjoys moments by a […]
Read moreShining in Times Square in Elizabeth Cordelia
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com New York City is known for its hustle and bustle, especially in the area around Times Square. The models of Elizabeth Cordelia, which is designed by […]
Read moreStyling it their way at Miss New England
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com As part of the optionals competition at Miss New England, some of the contestants were offered a chance to model an “outfit of choice” for the […]
Read moreJump into glamour
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Yes, you can get the formal sizzle with a gown. But model Allie Maisto demonstrates that a sparkly jumpsuit can offer plenty of glamorous firepower for […]
Read moreFor that final holiday party of 2023
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com More than likely when you arrive at a holiday party this week, during this final countdown to Santa’s arrival, you’ll be surrounded by reds, greens and […]
Read moreMaking it snow when there’s no snow
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When there’s no snow, you create snow via technology. Model Alexis Tetreault keeps toasty warm in her cool weather ensemble while artificial intelligence whips up snowy […]
Read moreGive the gift of stylish fitness
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A lot of your friends will be thinking about getting fit in the new year. As you’re thinking of gifts for the holiday season, you may […]
Read moreIt’s in the jeans
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The great thing about a cool pair of jeans is that you can add and subtract pieces and still feel pulled together. Model Alexandrea Nogueira shows […]
Read moreDressing up for the friends and fam
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com You could yield to temptation on Thanksgiving as you visit friends and family. You can pull on the sweats with the elastic band (all the better […]
Read moreSnag that hoodie as you head out the door
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Everyone’s closet has at least one hoodie that you can grab when there’s a touch of the chill in the air. Model and CTFashionMag correspondent Bella […]
Read moreAbout that attitude
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sometimes fashion is about evoking the right attitude with your choices. Model Abby Friend takes on a punk rock influenced flair in these dresses from Shein. […]
Read moreUnknown 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 […]
Read moreA 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 […]
Read moreFall into the night
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Despite the beauty of the fall foliage, this time of year has its drawbacks as we find sunset sneaking up on us earlier and earlier each […]
Read moreInto each autumn, a little rain must fall
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The fall has been a rainy one. If you want to be stylish, you have no choice but to brave the sprinkles. Just remember to bring […]
Read moreExcuse us as we interrupt the autumn with color
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The leaves will soon to their traditional brown and gold. But sometimes you still need a little color. Model Lili Rojek brings her own sunshine to […]
Read moreA Brazilian-American point of view from Sinesia Karol
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Boston-based swimwear designer Sinesia Karol brought her unique American meets Brazilian aesthetic to the runway at Paraiso in Miami Beach in June. The line demonstrated Karol’s […]
Read moreThe corn harvest is drawing near
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com As Labor Day approaches so does the harvest for native corn. So, what better time than to dress for summer one final time for the camera. […]
Read moreWhen the season changes
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The time is drawing near where we have to set aside crop tops and shorts for the season. Sweater vests and denim are returning in force. […]
Read morePInk and knit
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Pink (“Hi Barbie!”) and crochet were surprising fashion trends this summer. Miss Bikini US Fit Dee Hake of Massachusetts demonstrated the trend in a recent photo […]
Read moreModeling, Miss U.S. of America style
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Couto Pageants held its Miss U.S. of America pageant on Aug. 5 and 6. Saturday’s event was dedicated to primarily optional competitions. One of the competitions […]
Read moreSometimes we need a little shade
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sometimes, when the sun is high and the temperatures even higher, you have to step into the shade. Emmy Lugo takes shelter in the historic Elizabeth […]
Read moreThis Dragongirl is active
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The colors were popping and the model was getting active as Nutmeg State model Lila Van Franchen used the streets and murals of New London, Conn. […]
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