Michael Chaiken

RIFW: Behind scenes at the September shows

by MIKE CHAIKEN RIFW (Rhode Island Fashion Week) held a series of runway shows on Sept. 27. Here are some…

11 months ago

Central Connecticut Kidz Pageant awards its 2026 crowns

by MIKE CHAIKEN The Central Connecticut Kidz Pageant was held on Nov. 9 at the Southington Elks Lodge in Southington.…

11 months ago

RIFW: MassArt students demonstrate fashion acumen

by MIKE CHAIKEN The students of Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) showed their fashion skills on the runway…

11 months ago

#walmartcreator: Manette is ready to look great this Thanksgiving

by MIKE CHAIKEN Model Manette Masse is ready to greet the relatives this Thanksgiving in this sponsored stylish (and affordable)…

11 months ago

Backstage Pass: Victoria Elizabeth experiences some Wild Magic

By VICTORIA ELIZABETH The foremost magic and illusion extravaganza in the Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada area, Wild Magic (featuring award-winning,…

12 months ago

Fashion editorial: Flower among the concrete

by MIKE CHAIKEN Posing against the backdrop of the sterile concrete of a parking garage in Hartford, model Maja Esposito…

12 months ago

#walmartcreator: Arabella gets active in the park

by MIKE CHAIKEN In this sponsored #walmartcreator fashion editorial, model Arabella has an active morning at a Connecticut park in…

12 months ago

NYFW: Alonso Maximo presents at hiTech MODA

by MIKE CHAIKEN Connecticut fashion designer Alonso Maximo showed his latest collection on the runway of hiTech MODA during NYFW…

12 months ago

NYFW: La Bella Vie seen in video from September 2025

by MIKE CHAIKEN La Bella Vie showed its latest women's and men's wear at NYFW (New York Fashion Week) on…

12 months ago

Fashion editorial: Going up in the Insurance City with La’Moo

by MIKE CHAIKEN Hartford is known historically as the Insurance City. In this fashion editorial, model Maja Esposito heads to…

12 months ago