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It’s in the jeans

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The great thing about a cool pair of jeans is that you can add and subtract pieces and still feel pulled together. Model Alexandrea Nogueira shows […]

Dressing up for the friends and fam

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com You could yield to temptation on Thanksgiving as you visit friends and family. You can pull on the sweats with the elastic band (all the better […]

Snag that hoodie as you head out the door

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Everyone’s closet has at least one hoodie that you can grab when there’s a touch of the chill in the air. Model and CTFashionMag correspondent Bella […]

About that attitude

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sometimes fashion is about evoking the right attitude with your choices. Model Abby Friend takes on a punk rock influenced flair in these dresses from Shein. […]

Unknown Clothing Co. provides the style at SOFWCT

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com New Britain retailer, the Unknown Clothing Co., presented a variety of streetwear during the Fashion is Black runway event held by Sound of Fashion Week Connecticut […]

A busy week of fashion for Sentry Girl

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sentry Girl had a busy Sound of Fashion Week Connecticut taking to the runway again on Friday, Oct. 20 at Extravaganza, the evening dedicated by the […]

Fall into the night

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Despite the beauty of the fall foliage, this time of year has its drawbacks as we find sunset sneaking up on us earlier and earlier each […]

Into each autumn, a little rain must fall

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The fall has been a rainy one. If you want to be stylish, you have no choice but to brave the sprinkles. Just remember to bring […]

Excuse us as we interrupt the autumn with color

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The leaves will soon to their traditional brown and gold. But sometimes you still need a little color. Model Lili Rojek brings her own sunshine to […]

A Brazilian-American point of view from Sinesia Karol

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

The corn harvest is drawing near

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com As Labor Day approaches so does the harvest for native corn. So, what better time than to dress for summer one final time for the camera. […]

When the season changes

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The time is drawing near where we have to set aside crop tops and shorts for the season. Sweater vests and denim are returning in force. […]

PInk and knit

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Pink (“Hi Barbie!”) and crochet were surprising fashion trends this summer. Miss Bikini US Fit Dee Hake of Massachusetts demonstrated the trend in a recent photo […]

Modeling, Miss U.S. of America style

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Couto Pageants held its Miss U.S. of America pageant on Aug. 5 and 6. Saturday’s event was dedicated to primarily optional competitions. One of the competitions […]

Sometimes we need a little shade

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sometimes, when the sun is high and the temperatures even higher, you have to step into the shade. Emmy Lugo takes shelter in the historic Elizabeth […]

This Dragongirl is active

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The colors were popping and the model was getting active as Nutmeg State model Lila Van Franchen used the streets and murals of New London, Conn. […]

Gimme shelter

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sometimes a scarf can provide warmth. But in the summer time, it can also provide sartorial shelter. Model Bailey Shippee experiments with fashion on a sultry […]

Steeling Roses evokes a vibe

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Steeling Roses evoked a post-apocalyptic world with a mix of biker and military style touches for a feminine meets masculine vibe. The brand showed its collection […]

The city is hers tonight

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com This is the city. This is HER city. Model Janaai John exhibits her intepretation of street style as she uses her hometown of New Britain as […]

Top it off

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com You know what women’s fashion is missing these days? Hats. Sometimes an outfit just needs a good hat. Model Molly Shippee got the memo and rocks […]

Blue skies are calling

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com On a sunny day, model Ella Perillo selects a dress from Chaser Brand that matches with the blue skies of the season. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN […]

Down at the watering hole this holiday

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Even though New England is blessed plenty of shoreline for your swimsuit pleasure, there are plenty of local watering holes if you keep your eyes out. […]

As the temperatures rise, seek shelter and style

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With temperatures rising, as they often do as the calendar approaches July, there are outdoor moments that call for seeking out shade… either under a tree […]

Ready for vacation

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Molly Shippee exhibits her summertime style on the quaint campus of Williams College in the vacation haven of Berkshire County, Mass.

When there is fire, dream

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When the world burns, sometimes you have to recess into your dreams. Model Yashyalee Dejesus works some style magic in the dream-like setting of Manchester, Conn.’s […]

Full-filling fashion for summer

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Summertime weather often means keeping clothing “short.” But there’s something to be said for a full and cool skirt as the temperatures soar. Model Ella Perillo […]

And the wind cried, ‘Style’

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

Sometimes the wind whips up in spring and plays with your style. Sometimes you just have to lean into it and say, “Who cares?” Model Aracelis Meléndez lets the wind […]

The sartorial vocabulary of upcycling

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com One of the cool things about upcycling in fashion is that it fosters originality in style. Model Bailey Shippee uses upcycling to her sartorial benefit in […]

Getting to romp

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Once the air clears from the haze that envelopes the northeast of the United States clears, there will definitely be the temptation to romp around in […]

The good with the not so good

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

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