by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com North Texas is in the south. But it’s not as far south as Miami. So, model Katie Marie Edwards traveled to North Beach in south Florida […]
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A Chixit show all in red
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There was a sea of red beside the sea during the Miss Bikini US competition in Miami Beach in early July. The contestants of the annual […]
Read moreDown at the Copacabana in Miami
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Copacabana showed its latest swimwear collection as part of the Miss Bikini US competition held during Miami Swim Week in July. Contestants for the competition and […]
Read moreChange your spots with Connecticut’s KARO
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A leopard can’t change its spots. But the latest swimsuits from Connecticut-based brand KARO Swimwear can change their spots, or not, it all depends on your […]
Read moreParaiso back to IRL in Miami in July
After a year of presenting virtual shows during the pandemic, Paraiso Miami Beach announced it is returning with in-person runway shows, events, and brand activations featuring more than 30 swimwear […]
Read moreCalifornia dreaming on the Connecticut coast
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Chance Loves describes itself as a California-based swimsuit line designed for women, teens and tweens. Chance Colette, the brand’s name sake, works with Anna Simone on […]
Read moreTwice as nice with Society 21
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you missed the runway show of Society 21 on the afternoon of Feb. 19 at Atlantic City Fashion Week, you didn’t have to wait too […]
Read moreStrut your Luli Fama with confidence
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Lourdes Luli Hanimian of Luli Fama swimwear is all about boosting the confidence of women for next season’s collection. Luli Fama provided a colorful virtual livestreamed […]
Read moreGet the jump on summer and get some great deals
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Except for those who are planning their Caribbean getaway during February, most women are not thinking of swimsuits at the moment. But they may want to […]
Read moreThe eyes have it at Risque Dukes
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When Risque Dukes showed its latest season of swimwear, there was one particular “eye-catching” theme on some of the garments. At the line’s Art Hearts Fashion […]
Read moreBond, James Bond: Love that swimsuit
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The swimsuit line from NashBeach rocked a 1970s vibe at Art Hearts Fashion Miami Fashion Swim Week in July. From silhouettes to fabric choices, the line […]
Read morePoolside with Trivera
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Grab that fruity cocktail, slip onto that lounge chair by the pool, and choose a side from the beef between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B in […]
Read moreSaid the spider to the fly
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Will you walk into my parlor?” said the spider to the fly;“’Tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you did spy.The way into my parlor is […]
Read moreVanity Couture reaches out to the more mature woman who still has that va-va-voom
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Vanity Couture offered up a luxe, mature, but still sexy collection of swimwear at Art Hearts Fashion in Miami in July. As part of Swim Fashion […]
Read moreThe gospel according to SwimShow
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com SwimShow, one of the trade shows for swimwear and accessories, set down at the Miami Convention Center during Miami Swim Fashion Week. And boutiques and retailers […]
Read moreSweet as candy: Vichi adds some sugar to Miami Swim
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Vichi’s candy-themed swimsuit collection was sweet, yummy, and sexy. The collection, which featured women’s and men’s suits, was presented at Art Hearts Fashion Miami Swim Week […]
Read moreWhat does the summer hold for swimwear?
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In Connecticut, Memorial Day weekend marks the opening day for many of the state-operated beaches. And beach weather means it is swimsuit season. If you’re looking […]
Read moreUnder the sea… with Vichi
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com King Neptune and the Little Mermaid were in the house as Vichi Swim presented its new collection at Art Hearts Fashion during Miami Swim Week last […]
Read morePeeking behind the curtain at Day One of Art Hearts Fashion in Miami
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Designers, models, hair stylists, and makeup artists gathered hours before the first guests to get ready for the first night of Art Hearts Fashion during Miami […]
Read moreCrazy, sexy, cool with T Rivera
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTfashionmag.com ”Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta’s” Tammy Rivera worked a ‘90s vibe for her latest collection unveiled at Art Hearts Fashion during MiamiS Swim Week. With the […]
Read moreGetting chic with Hale Bob
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Hale Bob’s latest resort collection presented on the runway at Art Hearts Fashion in Miami July 12 was the epitome of luxe. With its mixture of […]
Read moreCandice Cuoco’s collection was in your face like a velvet hammer
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com MIAMI– Candice Cuoco’s last swimsuit collection Bad Butterfly, in which she collaborated with Vanessa Simmons, was definitely bold and definitely showed an out-of-the-box thought process. The […]
Read moreHitting their ‘Target’ on swimwear
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With New England heading into a heat wave of 90 degree plus temperatures as June slides into July– and the 4th of July holiday looming– many […]
Read moreSwimming pretty in the U.K.; CT swimsuit designer teams up with fine artist
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut’s own swimsuit designer, Kasia Roginska of KARO Swimwear, is still making noise overseas. She already has seen her swimsuits in Sports Illustrated, Vogue UK, ELLE […]
Read moreLuxe and swim
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you’re looking for a swimsuit that catches the eye but provides the look of luxury, the collection presented by Cirone Swim last July at Art […]
Read moreFemale-fronted Lolli shows off fun collection
California-born Vy Nguyen, the female owner and operator of Lolli, showed off a fun, flirty, and beach-worthy collection of swimwear at Funkshion during Miami Fashion Swim Week this past summer. […]
Read moreFinding fashion at Miss Wolcott
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag Yes, there were crowns and sashes at the annual Miss Wolcott pageant Nov. 4 in Wolcott, Conn. After all, Alexandria Gianelli is the new Miss Wolcott; […]
Read moreAppropriate and stylish fashions for the beach from KK Swimwear
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Your aspirational tween or teen daughter wants a swimsuit that’s fun, fashionable, and stylish. And she doesn’t want something off the rack of your nearby big […]
Read moreIn the backroom at Miami Swim Week
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Miami Swim Week brings press and patrons from around the world. This means hair and makeup people have to present their best work. And models have […]
Read morePlanet Fashion successfully splashes down at Miami Swim Week
Miami Beach, Fla. –Planet Fashion, one of the nations leading fashion media and event production companies, presented a dazzling new vision in swimwear design as part of a spectacular […]
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