by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The finalists for Miss Connecticut USA step in front of the judges in their selected swimwear for the competition held in Windsor, Conn. on April 14. […]
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Just like candy
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The temperatures of New England have many dreaming of warmer climes– Barbados, Brazil, Hawaii — beyond the frigid borders of the continental U.S. And warmer climes […]
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 moreFreya for all
Freya Lingerie presented its Fantasie swimwear line that embraced the sartorial needs of women of all shapes and sizes. The latest line was presented on the Curve runway show during […]
Read morePaul Walker steps from photographer to designer
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion photographer Paul Walker stepped onto the other side of the runway at FIFI Fashion Week in Manhattan July 29. After sitting in as house photographer […]
Read moreSolidifhy walks the line of traditional and edgy in its swimwear
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com MIAMI BEACH — On the fashion runway during the Miss Bikini US competition held during Miami Swim Week, Solidifhy offered a variety of swimsuits that reflected […]
Read moreMassachusetts contestant crowned Miss Bikini Fitness
MIAMI BEACH — After a rain storm that sent contestants and guest running for shelter that delayed the competition for 30 minutes, a new Miss Bikini Fitness was crowned poolside […]
Read moreCrossing the bridge from model to bikini designer
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before there was McKenzie Primacio the fashion designer, there was McKenzie Primacio the fashion model. This isn’t too much of a surprise. After all, McKenzie was […]
Read moreGlam it up with Katya Suzdaleva’s swimwear
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion designer Katya Suzdaleva offered some swimwear glam at Miss Bikini US on July 5. As part of the competition, the contestants of the annual competition […]
Read moreFaren shows how it’s done
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Faren Aimeé, the 2017 Miss Bikini United States, was at the shore by the Sagamore Hotel South Beach watching the current roster of contestants pose for […]
Read moreKittenish celebrates fun at Paraiso during Miami Swim
Kittenish presented a lively collection of swimwear for women who want to have fun and style during the brand’s runway show at Paraiso Miami Swimweek on Friday, June 9. The […]
Read moreThe good with the not so good
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com This bathing suit from Shein worn by model Arielis Gutierez gives you all the information you need. Yes, Arielis can smile because it’s swimsuit season. But […]
Read moreReady for a turn in front of the judges in her Shop Sydney Sue
The next pageant season is underway. And the brand Shop Sydney Sue (ShopSydneySue.com), which has dressed contestants at Miami’s Miss Bikini US is offering a line of swimsuits worthy of […]
Read moreMIB.: Spreading art and culture through swimwear
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Swimwear served as an art gallery, of sorts, when the brand, MIB., took to the runway at Paraiso during Miami Swim Week in July. The brand, […]
Read moreSexy and modern from Top Notch
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Peek-a-boo cutouts and intriguing use of straps helped elevate Top Knot Swim’s latest collection beyond simple department store swimwear. The collection unveiled at Flying Solo NYC […]
Read morePack up for your resort vacation and bring some Elan
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If the beaches of Acapulco or the Caribbean is calling you, Elan presented a resort ready collection of swimsuits and cover-ups for your next vacation. The […]
Read moreSustainable, sporty and KB Swim
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At Paraiso Miami Beach during Miami Swim Week July 17, KB Swim, designed presented a sporty swimwear collection built on a philosophy of sustainable fashion. PHOTOS […]
Read moreCuralli shows its lingerie influences at Flying Solo NYC in Miami
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Venezuelan designer Kehily Curalli doesn’t dance around her feelings about fashion when she puts her clothes on the runway. She’s a lingerie designer. And that lingerie […]
Read moreCelebrating the City of Angels in South Beach
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Los Angeles was on the runway, if not in form but spirit, at Paraiso on South Beach during Miami Swim Week. Cupshe x Tabria Majors Collection, […]
Read moreGet sporty with Stylez and Designz by Miranda
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Stylez and Designz by Miranda came east from Texas to present a sporty beachwear line featuring swimsuits and cover-ups at Society Fashion Week during Miami Swim […]
Read moreTalking about My Generation
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Wanna get rocked? Because, we’re talking about My Generation. My Generation Clothing offered a runway show at Society Fashion Week during Miami Swim Week that was […]
Read moreShine like KK Swimwear in Miami
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Glitter and sparkles were the key ingredients for the athletic wear influenced collection of teen and youth swimwear shared by KK Swimwear at Society Swim Week […]
Read moreSade Nicole sits by the poolside; Rebellious Bitch gets active
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Hartford-based fashion designer calls her latest collection “Do Not Disturb.” Evoking margaritas by the poolside, Sade presented a collection of swimwear and cover-ups for women and […]
Read moreBlooming green
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com St. Patrick’s Day is March 17. The first day of spring is March 20. It’s getting to be that time when the northern hemisphere will be […]
Read moreClaudia Gutiérrez takes a different approach to hiTechMODA show
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Swimsuit designer Claudia Gutiérrez took a different approach to unveiling her new collection at hiTechMODA during New York Fashion Week on Feb. 11. Rather than inviting […]
Read moreNo commitment necessary
by MIKE CHAIKEN Perhaps, you don’t want to commit to a solid. And maybe you don’t want to be confused by a print. Then you might want to take a […]
Read moreThe biggest trend in lingerie at Curve? Back to business
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The biggest trend at Curve New York on July 31 wasn’t about lingerie or swimwear. Mind you, there was plenty of that. After all, it was […]
Read moreCoincidentally from Indiana
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Jamesetta Nah represented Indiana at this year’s Miss Bikini US competition in Miami Beach. Michael Jackson was from Indiana. Michael Jackson sang about a “Liberian Girl.” […]
Read moreResorting to fetch the sun
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com You have travel to Punta Cana, Dominican Republican to catch the sun. You chase after the sun, even if it’s only sunrise. Model Maggie Wernicki demonstrates […]
Read moreHide and seek in Hidden Talent
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In order to win this year’s Miss Bikini US competition in Miami, the contestants didn’t want to hide from the judges. But the night before in […]
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