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Behind the scenes with Maddie

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

Catch up with model Maddie Merrifield in this behind the scenes footage of her recent CTFashionMag.com photo shoot.

Readying for ‘Floral’ takeoff

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN Floral Xscape reached escape velocity on Sunday, July 9 at the Bond Ballroom in Hartford. But before the fashion could fly before the public, models received their […]

Behind the scenes with Yashyalee Dejesus

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Yashyalee Dejesus is seen behind the scenes at a recent CTFashionMag.com fashion shoot.

Behind the scenes for Floral Xscape

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

Models and creatives gathered in the wilds of Wickham Park, Manchester, Conn. for a promotional fashion shoot prior to the July 9 Floral Xscape fashion show planned by Chasity Aniece […]

Behind the scenes with Ainayi Torres

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

Model Ainayi Torres is seen behind the scenes as she works on a CTFashionMag.com fashion editorial.

Behind the scenes with Arielis Gutierez and Chaser

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Arielis Gutierez is seen behind the scenes for a CTFashionMag.com fashion editorial wearing Chaser Brand.

Behind the scenes with Ella Perillo in Chaser and more

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

Model Ella Perillo is seen modeling her own wardrobe and items from Chaser Brand

Model Katerina Cejas is seen on the fashion shoot set

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Some excerpts of behind-the-scenes action as model Katerina Cejas poses in a gown from Dallas-based fashion designer Mila Hoffman.

Behind the scenes with model Jerlianys Gonzalez

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

Model Jerlianys Gonzalez poses in a fashion shoot for CTFashionMag.com wearing a swimsuit from Shop Sydney Sue.

Behind the scenes with model Emma Caruso

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Emma Caruso is seen in action for a recent fashion editorial with CTFashionMag.com

Behind the scenes with model Chiara Espineli and her sweaters

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Chiara Espineli is seen at work behind the scenes of a recent fashion shoot.

Creativity at work at ‘Motherland’

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashinMag.com In keeping with the theme of African creativity, the hair and makeup artists at the “Life in Color: Motherland” fashion show put their skills to the […]

Behind the scenes with model Faith DeCrescenzo and Chaser

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Faith DeCrescenzo is seen behind the scenes at a fashion editorial shoot for CTFashionMag.com wearing Chaser

Behind the scenes with model Arlianis Lopez

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

Model Arlianis Lopez is seen at work for a recent fashion shoot featuring Chaser Brand with CTFashionMag. Video by Mike Chaiken

Behind the scenes at Crystal Bees with model Maggie Wernicki

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Maggie Wernicki is seen on location at Crystal Bees, Southington, Conn. on a recent photo shoot for a CTFashionMag.com fashion editorial.

Behind the scenes of ‘Comfort is in Season’

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN Some behind the scenes video of model Ella Perrillo’s fashion editorial for CTFashionMag, “Comfort is in Season.”

A model at work in New London

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Taking advantage of the historic nature of New London, Conn., model Annalisa Hair posed for a series of fashion editorials for CTFashionMag.com Here’s a look behind […]

The ‘Lights’ shine for Sound of Fashion Week CT

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Music and fashion combined as the Sound of Fashion Week CT continued with the All of the Lights Fashion Show in East Hartford, Conn. The evening […]

Backstage among the teens for SOFWCT

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The teens took charge on the runway and behind the scenes at Sound of Fashion Week CT’s first ever teen fashion show. This is what was […]

Getting it right at New York Fashion Week

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Everything is all polished when the first model walks down the runway at a New York Fashion Week show. But before the iPhones come out to […]

The hard work behind BRK FRM NRML

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before Chasity Aniece Productions welcomed the guests to the BRK FRM NRML fashion show in Bridgeport July 31, the models sat for hair and makeup and […]

Getting ready for the runway at New York Summer Fashion Explosion

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The New York Summer Fashion Explosion runway show may have been happening in the evening of June 25 in Chelsea, NYC. But hours before hand models […]

Miss Connecticut USA Cynthia Dias has style

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Miss USA is an American style icon. And the current Miss Connecticut USA, Cynthia Dias, is hoping to step into those fashionable shoes. The date and […]

SOFWCT: Before the magic begins

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before the models hit the runway at Tide and True Studios in Norwalk, Conn., there was a lot of prep that had to be undertaken before […]

Before the big reveal at Atlantic City Fashion Week

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When the models step out onto the runway, the makeup and hair need to be perfect. At Atlantic City Fashion Week in the Showboat Hotel in […]

NYSFE: Get ready, get set, go

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before the models take the runway and the guests are welcomed in, there’s a lot of grunt work that must take place at a fashion show. […]

With a little help from her friends, Ava Breeze salutes ‘Girls of Summer’

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Pop singer and model Ava Breeze readied for the release of her upcoming single ‘Girls of Summer’ by taking to the beaches and streets of Wildwood, […]

Perfect, simply perfect for IIC graduation

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before the students at the International Institute of Cosmetology in Plainville and Wethersfield, Conn. graduated Oct. 13 with a hair fashion show, they worked backstage to […]

Preparing to explode onto the runway at New York Summer Fashion Explosion

Posted on August 25, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before New York Summer Fashion Explosion, the models had to begin the transformation. Hair and makeup were obvious tasks. But, the models also had to rehearse […]

Buzz backstage

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com New England Fashion Week was riding a buzz around the bar among the patrons of Take the Roof of Cancer on Oct. 21 But backstage at […]

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