by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The designers were in place. And now the bodies who will wear the clothes have come on board. On Sunday at Art Space in Hartford, dozens of models—mostly women with a few stray men—attended a casting call for the second installment of Hartford Fashion Week. After
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By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The day is drawing close. On Sept. 11, the world will find out who will be the next Miss America. And it will be a chance for Alyssa Taglia, the current Miss Connecticut, to exhibit her sense of style. Behind closed doors, in the days leading
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By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Model Confidential” is a series where we meet the people who make the clothes come alive. Name: Rozana Tamis Age: 28 Home state: Connecticut. Why do you like modeling? I enjoy modeling because it expresses my creativity side. As a woman, you have to
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The medium used by artist Daniel Lanzilotta is colorful. The shapes that it takes and that the Connecticut artist takes it are idiosyncratic. The shapes follow an ebb and flow that is more organic than geometric. The ebb and flow of the shapes that Lanzilotta molds from his chosen material
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By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com As temperatures rise to the 90s again this summer in the northeast, and with summer full entrenched in its house, you may find it difficult to contemplate that summer will fade soon enough into autumn. So, that sun-kissed golden tan you’ve picked up sitting alongside your
Continue readingDesigners and recording artists are needed for Hennessy presents Fashion Week 2016 on Sunday, Sept. 10. The all-day event at 520 W. 25th St., New York is seeking seven clothing designers for the runway show. Additionally, the show is seeking three recording artists for performances during the event. Recording artists
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com ORLANDO– The spotlight was on the candidates for Miss America’s Outstanding Teen last week. But the Class of 2017 for Miss America was in the theater showing their support for the teens at the Orange County Convention Center. During the Aug. 4 preliminary, those contestants for Miss
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The stylists are doing a great job for Fifth Harmony. Touring behind their latest album “24/7,” the red hot girl group seems to have found its fashion mojo. They recently were featured on the cover of Canada’s “Fashion” magazine. And their videos—and their latest album cover—show
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com ORLANDO– With an evening gown, it’s often as important to have the beauty of the garment evident as you’re walking away from someone’s eye as it is when you’re walking toward your intended audience. At Thursday’s Miss America’s Outstanding Teen preliminaries at the Orange County Convention
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com ORLANDO– On the third night of preliminary competition for Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, practicality ruled for Connecticut’s entry in the national scholarship pageant. After competing in evening gown and Lifestyle and Fitness the previous two nights at the Orange County Convention Center, Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Are you ready for round 2? This week, the local homegrown fashion event, Hartford Fashion Week, announced its lineup of designers for the second year of the runway event. This year’s Hartford Fashion Week—which will hold runway events on Oct. 14 and 15, will feature the
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com ORLANDO– The big style story about Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen on Wednesday was the hair. Connecticut fashion icon Samantha Anderson, Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen, was rocking the high ponytail as she took the stage. The look was functional as she took to the stage this night
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com ORLANDO-Wednesday was the second night of competition at Miss America’s Outstanding Teen and it was the second night where the contestants could demonstrate their sense of fashion and style. Although only a portion of contestants walked as part of their final score– and to participate in
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Designer Confidential” is a series at CTFashionMag.com where we introduce the creative minds in fashion. Name: Rachel DeCavage Brand: Cinder + Salt, 520 Main St., Middletown, Conn. How would you describe your style aesthetic? Fun, fresh, with a laid back vibe. What inspired you to be
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By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Model Confidential” is a series where we meet the people who make the clothes come alive. Name: Jade Soto Age: 17 Home state: Connecticut Why do you like modeling? You are constantly meeting new people and, for a few hours, working with
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ORLANDO, Fla.– At Tuesday night’s first night of preliminary competitions for Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen Samantha Anderson had the opportunity to show off her fashion sense. At the Orange County Convention Center, Samantha competed in the evening gown and on-stage question for her first phase of
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Southington’s Kimberly Beaudoin is vying for a chance to see if will be crowned queen of the nation. Beaudoin, who is the current Mrs. Connecticut USA Universal, is in Reno, Nev. competing in the Mrs. USA Universal pageant. She spent most of last week preparing for
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Miss America’s Outstanding Teen pageant is primarily about scholarship. Private interview and on-stage interview count for a good portion of the final scores. But fashion also is key for contestants. They are judged on their evening gowns. They have to choose a private interview outfit
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Designer Confidential” is a series at CTFashionMag.com where we introduce the creative minds in fashion. Name: Anetra Brooks of Plainville, Conn. Brand: Anetra Designs & Alterations LLC How would you describe your style aesthetic? Chic, elegantly and stylishly fashionable. Chic… describes exactly what I
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Couture France not only is a fashion designer. But she wears and models her own designs. Couture France, who has been featured in CTFashionMag.com’s “Designer Confidential” recently released a slew of images that show the latest “Mer-tastisc” creations of her line Toshaz. And rather than bring in models to show off
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There was art on the runway for the Rocky Gathercole show, which was part of the Art Heart Fashion shows at Miami Swim Week on July 14. There were all sorts of metal embellishments, some architectural, some tecture-centric. There also was a good measure of peek-a-boo mesh touches on the
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There were cocktails, nibbles… and models on Sunday, July 24. Guests climbed aboard the Great Escape out of Old Saybrook, Conn. and sailed out on to the waters as Tina’s Fine Lingerie and Swimwear unveiled its 2017 calendar. The glossy publication is full of models wearing
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by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com As the summer approaches, you realize you finally get to show off that summer body you have been working on for weeks. But, as soon as the heat comes out– and it’s officially summer– it becomes a lot harder to stay hydrated and motivated for your
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Designer Confidential” is a series at CTFashionMag.com where we introduce the creative minds in fashion. Name: Couture France Brand: Toshaz Fantasy Meets Reality How would you describe your style aesthetic? Whims-tastic, for the creative, confident, unique, bold, use of lace fabrics, crystals, mermaid
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At the crack of dawn, with a turn of the key, you’re first through the door. No boss is in sight till the afternoon. Your colleagues are hours away from arrival. Before the grind begins, you’re powerful and you’re the queen of all you survey. It’s the
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As part of New York Fashion Week Men’s, designer Malan Breton presented his HOMME spring/ summer 2017 line. Shot by Norman Ding for Fashion Social Network Hair by Joseph DiMaggio for Davines North America Makeup by Colleen Runne for Kate Ryan Men’s Shoes by Giorgio Brutini, Dr Martens Women’s Shoes
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Don’t bring me flowers. Or, what do you mean you don’t have any flowers? Sometimes, for those special occasions, you want a floral headpiece. You like the look and you think it will complement that new dress you bought at the exquisite boutique in the shopping
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Stuttgart/Leipzig. A Porsche is by far more than just a car: Porsche stands for an outstanding driving experience, timeless design, strong emotions and a special lifestyle. The two actresses, Claudia Eisinger (Mängelexemplar) and Julia Dietze (Iron Sky) had the opportunity to find this out for themselves on the Porsche racing
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A romp in nature, full of fashion, from hush river.
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