by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com On June 11, the Get Discovered Model and Actor Showcase was held at The Shops at Yale in New Haven. In addition to the search for the next big stars, the retailers at the Shops provided clothes for mini-fashion shows during breaks of the big search.
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Designer Confidential: Karlene Lindsay Designs
“Designer Confidential” is a series at CTFashionMag.com where we introduce the creative minds in fashion. by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Name: Karlene Lindsay-Worrell Brand name: Karlene Lindsay Designs Location: West Haven, Conn. In store Chocolate Angel Boutique, 1055 Boston Post Rd., West Haven, Conn. How would you describe
Continue readingIt’s Tuesday Twitters
This is what CTFashionMag is sharing on Twitter today. https://twitter.com/CTFashionMag
Continue readingOpen air catwalk in London’s West End
June 11 saw Jermyn Street, in the heart of the West End, transformed into an open air catwalk, as St James’s hosted a series of men’s fashion shows for the public to celebrate the most important date on the menswear calendar, London Collections Men (LCM). This is the second year
Continue readingCasting call for Diamond Fashion Week
On Saturday, June 25 from 5 to 8 p.m., models and should make their way to Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th St., New York for a casting call being held by Diamond Fashion Week. A Facebook announcement said, “Male and Female models 3 and up, no height requirement. Ladies come
Continue readingWatch this! in Vegas
LAS VEGAS – World Watch Market and Luxury Suisse launched their inaugural shows, June 4-5, at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas during National Watch and Jewelry Week. The first of its kind concurrent shows enabled both the public and specialty retailers from all over the world to interact with
Continue readingFriday Flicks: Noir et Blanc
A lovely fashion short with a surprise twist.
Continue readingFriday Flicks: Mercedes Benz does fashion
Mercedes Benz has issued a new fashion film highlighting its latest model.
Continue readingRegistrations taken for Hartford Fashion Week; designers, models, volunteers sought
Hartford Fashion Week is making its move. In a blast email this week, the organization announced, “Applications are now open for participation in Hartford Fashion Week 2016. Whether you would like to participate as a designer, model, or volunteer, now is the time to throw your obviously-stylish hat into the ring
Continue readingDressed all in white, but how?
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The meteorological first day of summer was June 1 in New England. And the arrival of summer means its time for White Night festivals all over the world. Sometimes called Nuit Blanche, the first ever White Night festival was held in St. Petersburg, Russia. Paris, Tel
Continue readingDesigner Confidential: Zoe Ilana Grinfeld
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Name: Zoe Ilana Grinfeld Brand Name: Zoe Ilana Grinfeld Location: Colchester, Conn. How would you describe your style aesthetic? My style aesthetic is very quirky. I am always drawn to the most unconventional fabrics and try to come up with designs that challenge the norm. I
Continue readingHarlem Fashion Row seeks designers; June deadline
Harlem Fashion Row has announced that it is accepting designer applications for NYFW 2016. In an announcement, the group said, “We are committed to providing a platform for multicultural fashion designers and will be celebrating our 9th annual runway presentation in September. If you are interested in presenting in the fashion show please email
Continue readingGet into the water, have some fun
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sometimes beach fashion is about sitting in the sun, sipping cocktails. Sometimes beach fashion is about jumping in the water and having fun. Land’s End has come out with a line of swimwear that’s perfect for the latter. Stylish, sporty, and on-trend, the line’s swimsuits (one-pieces
Continue readingMonday Morning Movie: Ivy Park
The latest ad campaign from Ivy Park.
Continue readingNew Britain gets tropical with KARO Swimwear show
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The heart of New Britain’s Little Poland was transformed into a tropical island getaway on Friday night. KARO Swimwear, the fashion line launched by Connecticut’s own Kasia Roginska, took over the dining room at The Belvedere Café and Restaurant on Broad Street, New Britain. The Belvedere was transformed into
Continue readingCheerleader gets to be the model
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Each year, Karen Link of Terryville not only gets to be a New England Patriots cheerleader. She gets to be a model. Before the cheerleaders step out onto the field at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro for the NFL home opener– and after they have been picked to
Continue readingBe like Rihanna
Rihanna has been seen in them. PORTS 1961 Womenswear signature Bee Sneakers are out as well as a whole line of the fashionable footwear. Available in stores, Ports 1961’s signature women’s Bee Sneaker features its distinctive bow, raw cut, hand-knotted and hand-stitched in order to be uniquely distinctive to the wearer.
Continue readingNo fanny packs, please
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Summer concert season is in full swing with the area music sheds– such as the Xfinity in Hartford– already bringing in your favorite country concerts. Summer concerts and country music are made for tailgating. But when you go to a show or sit in the parking
Continue readingDesigner Confidential: Troy Anthony
“Designer Confidential” is a series at CTFashionMag.com where we introduce the creative minds in fashion. by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Name: Troy Anthony Brand name: Troy Anthony Location: Hartford, CT How would you describe your style aesthetic? Very creative. I consider myself a sculpture when it comes to draping. I
Continue readingYouth on parade
The focus was on the young models of the future and tweens and teenwear at the MilanCouture HighFashion show held at the Oronoke Country Club in Stratford on Sunday night. Model after model walked the runway for family, friends, and other guests in this fund raiser to fight child abuse.
Continue readingHakan Akkaya unveils latest
Hakan Akkaya unveiled the Fall-Winter 16 / 17 collection at a fashion show in Istanbul. A press release from the designer explained it is a ” Collection inspired by Salò o le 120 giornate di Sodoma (120 Days of Sodom) which is masterpiece of Marques De Sade, French aristocrate and
Continue readingCasio G-Shock launches its White Out Series
Last night Casio G-Shock celebrated the launch of their White Out Series. The event took place at Stadium Goods at 47 Howard St. Guests enjoyed a preview of the collection while enjoying cocktails sponsored by 1800 Tequila, and music by DJ Virgil Abloh.
Continue readingLook at what’s on Rihanna’s feet
Rihanna chooses PORTS 1961 Womenswear signature Bee Sneakers. She wears the best seller, in white leather.
Continue readingJust Bones grabs you at the lake or beach
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFASHIONMAG.com Surf style in the Northeast doesn’t have to be confined to the Long Island Sound or Atlantic Ocean. For many New Englanders, hitting the beach often means heading up to the cabin by the lake. But Just Bones Boardwear—which has walked the runways Art Hearts Fashion
Continue readingMarilyn Monroe exhibit opens in London
Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, the world’s premier destination for design excellence, today announces that it will launch MARILYN MONROE: THE LEGACY OF A LEGEND EXHIBITION from May 20 to June 25. The curated exhibition will include Marilyn Monroe’s never seen before personal treasures and original costumes from notable films like ‘Niagara’ and
Continue readingNew Haven Fashion Week is coming
Add another fashion week to Connecticut’s style calendar. New Haven Fashion Week is scheduled for June 17 at New Haven City Hall. A Facebook post announced that registrations are now open for models. Prospects are asked to send two to three images for consideration to ctfashionweek@gmail.com for more information. Models ages 4
Continue readingDesigner Confidential: Latesha Richards of Niche-Elle NY
“Designer Confidential” is a series at CTFashionMag.com where we introduce the creative minds in fashion. by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When we last saw designer Latesha Richards of Niche-Elle NY, we were at the Love Conquers All and Connecticut Fashion Week runway show at Sutra in Hartford earlier this month.
Continue readingHartford’s fashion event back for sophomore season: Sign up now
Hartford Fashion Week has announced it is returning. Now, it is looking for participants. A Facebook post announced, ” “Great news fashion lovers! Applications for our 2016 shows happening in October are now open on our website. Whether you would like to join us as a designer, model, volunteer or
Continue readingIt’s all about the hats: Boy George and Cyndi Lauper in CT
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFASHIONMAG.com Milliners must have taken delight with the musical combo of Cyndi Lauper and Boy George at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn. on Friday. Both performers—already renowned for idiosyncratic fashion sense—sported hats that went beyond the boring baseball caps sometimes worn by musicians looking to don
Continue readingDesigners, talk to us
CTFashionMag.com will be launching a new regular feature to put the spotlight on fashion designers, “Designer Confidential.” The feature will give designers a chance to let readers of CTFashionMag.com learn more about them. Email a hi-res image that illustrates your line to mchaiken@BristolObserver.com. And answer the following questions. Name_____ Brand
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