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Take a vacation with Luna’s

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

MIAMI BEACH — Luna’s Boutique of Miami presented a vacation worthy collection of one-piece and two-piece swimsuits during a fashion show featuring this year’s contestants for Miss Bikini US as […]

Utah, Nevada take Miss Bikini US crowns

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com MIAMI BEACH — Under the night skies of Miami Beach, two contestants vying for crowns under the Miss Bikini Model banner were crowned on July 6 […]

Sea Witch shows sustainable fashion can be sexy

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sea Witch Swimwear demonstrated that sustainability can be sexy. At the Miami Swim Week fashion show held by Miss Bikini US on July 5, the Australian […]

Cute suits from Shop Sydney Sue at Miss Bikini US

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Colorful and cute are apt descriptions for the latest collection shown by Shop Sydney Sue at the brand’s fashion runway event held during the Miss Bikini […]

You shall be chic in Shan

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com On the runway of Paraiso Miami Swim on June 10, Canadian brand Shan presented a mix of swimsuits and resort wear perfect for the woman who […]

Students style a sustainable future in swimwear at Paraiso

Posted on June 11, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com MIAMI, Fla. — Sustainability and creativity walked hand-in-hand, bikini-in-bikini, down the runway at Paraiso’s Miami Swim Week on Friday, June 9 as fashion designs turned fabric […]

Notus is mature, yes. But also sexy and fashion forward

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Mature fashion, especially in women’s swimwear, doesn’t have to mean dull and dowdy. The collection of swimsuits shown poolside at Flying Solo during Miami Swim Week […]

Planning for next year’s swimsuit wardrobe

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Trade shows like Cabana Miami Beach are intended to let buyers at boutiques and department stores know what brands believe shoppers will be looking for a […]

Riding the creativity of a ‘Bachelorette’ at Cupshe

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A “Bachelorette” provided the creative spark for a new line unveiled by Cupshe at Paraiso Miami Beach. At the July 17 runway show during Miami Swim […]

Get sporty with Stylez and Designz by Miranda

Posted on July 23, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Swimming into the finals at Miss Connecticut USA

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The finalists for the Miss Connecticut USA contest took to the stage in their chosen swimwear to see who would win the top honor. Cynthia Dias […]

You’ve gotta love Virginia

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Virginia, it’s been said, is for lovers. And you had to love Miss Bikini Virginia Model Vanessa Vargas, at the recent Miss Bikini US competition held […]

Opinion: How to improve two Miami fashion events

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

BY ALEXANDER GURMAN Special to CTFashionMag.com I recently attended the Sport illustrated Swimsuit runway show and the Miss Bikini US competition during Miami Swim Fashion Week. After doing so, I […]

Opinion: Art Hearts Fashion vs. Paraiso in Miami- What works, what needs work

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

by ALEXANDER GURMAN Special to CTFashionMag.com Miami Swim Week completed in July. Let me offer several points comparing the two major shows in Florida, Paraiso and Art Hearts Fashion. Art […]

Take Me To your bikini at Miami Swim Week

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Take Me To was one of the swimsuit brands who outfitted the contestants of the annual Miss Bikini US competition. A fashion show was held poolside […]

In the south, but not south enough

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com North Texas is in the south. But it’s not as far south as Miami. So, model Katie Marie Edwards traveled to North Beach in south Florida […]

A Chixit show all in red

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There was a sea of red beside the sea during the Miss Bikini US competition in Miami Beach in early July. The contestants of the annual […]

Down at the Copacabana in Miami

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Copacabana showed its latest swimwear collection as part of the Miss Bikini US competition held during Miami Swim Week in July. Contestants for the competition and […]

Change your spots with Connecticut’s KARO

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A leopard can’t change its spots. But the latest swimsuits from Connecticut-based brand KARO Swimwear can change their spots, or not, it all depends on your […]

Paraiso back to IRL in Miami in July

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

After a year of presenting virtual shows during the pandemic, Paraiso Miami Beach announced it is returning with in-person runway shows, events, and brand activations featuring more than 30 swimwear […]

California dreaming on the Connecticut coast

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Chance Loves describes itself as a California-based swimsuit line designed for women, teens and tweens. Chance Colette, the brand’s name sake, works with Anna Simone on […]

Twice as nice with Society 21

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you missed the runway show of Society 21 on the afternoon of Feb. 19 at Atlantic City Fashion Week, you didn’t have to wait too […]

Strut your Luli Fama with confidence

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Lourdes Luli Hanimian of Luli Fama swimwear is all about boosting the confidence of women for next season’s collection. Luli Fama provided a colorful virtual livestreamed […]

Get the jump on summer and get some great deals

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Except for those who are planning their Caribbean getaway during February, most women are not thinking of swimsuits at the moment. But they may want to […]

The eyes have it at Risque Dukes

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When Risque Dukes showed its latest season of swimwear, there was one particular “eye-catching” theme on some of the garments. At the line’s Art Hearts Fashion […]

Bond, James Bond: Love that swimsuit

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The swimsuit line from NashBeach rocked a 1970s vibe at Art Hearts Fashion Miami Fashion Swim Week in July. From silhouettes to fabric choices, the line […]

Poolside with Trivera

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Grab that fruity cocktail, slip onto that lounge chair by the pool, and choose a side from the beef between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B in […]

Said the spider to the fly

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Will you walk into my parlor?” said the spider to the fly;“’Tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you did spy.The way into my parlor is […]

Vanity Couture reaches out to the more mature woman who still has that va-va-voom

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Vanity Couture offered up a luxe, mature, but still sexy collection of swimwear at Art Hearts Fashion in Miami in July. As part of Swim Fashion […]

The gospel according to SwimShow

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com SwimShow, one of the trade shows for swimwear and accessories, set down at the Miami Convention Center during Miami Swim Fashion Week. And boutiques and retailers […]

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