Michael Chaiken

Poverty Pimpin’: JMar warms things up in Hartford

by MIKE CHAIKEN Connecticut brand JMar opened up Poverty Pimpin' Part 2 with its collection of resort wear. The fashion…

5 months ago

Model profile: Meet Isabella Book

Model Isabella Book was a recent winner at Victoria Elizabeth's Magnifique Showcase. Victoria Elizabeth is a former contestant on "America's…

6 months ago

Backstage Pass: Catching up with Erik Dobell and ‘Impossibilities’

by VICTORIA ELIZABETH Impossibilites: Magic, Mindreading, and Mayhem  Starring master mentalist, Erik Dobell (who has traveled the world performing for…

6 months ago

Walmart Creator: Sporty style for spring with Manette

by MIKE CHAIKEN Forget what the groundhog said. The calendar says spring isn't too far off. Time to get shopping.…

6 months ago

Steampunk: Lila is a steampunk damsel… for good or evil?

by MIKE CHAIKEN A good mystery, even a steampunk one, is bound to offer up a few red herrings to…

6 months ago

Steampunk: Mackenzie stakes out a mood for the camera

by MIKE CHAIKEN Rather than evoking a future time and space as she envelopes herself in steampunk gear, model Mackenzie…

6 months ago

Steampunk: Marsha in a fairy tale future

by MIKE CHAIKEN Steampunk doesn't have to take a dark turn. There are lighter moments as well. After all, the…

6 months ago

Casting held for Hartford, Editorial fashion weeks

Hartford Fashion Week is coming April 20-26. Editorial Fashion Week is coming that same week. A casting call was held…

6 months ago

Model profile: Meet Neveah Burrell

Meet model Neveah Burrell, a recent winner at the Magnifique Showcase held in Gulfport, Miss. Magnifique is produced by former…

6 months ago

Model profile: Meet Kensilynna

Meet 8-year old model, Kensilynna Drew Bakhshi-Dezfouli, who is a recent winner at Magnifique Showcase, which is produced by former…

6 months ago