Written by Naomi Sinclair Contributing Author- New York  On a pleasant  Saturday evening , fashion enthusiasts and trendsetters gathered at the elegant Pink Maison Showroom for a truly remarkable event: "Muses and Mimosas." This exclusive gathering offered attendees a tantalizing sneak peek into the world of emerging designers, showcasing their latest collections in a dazzling display of creativity and innovation.   The Venue: The Pink Maison Showroom, known for its luxurious and tasteful interior design, was the ideal backdrop for this event. With its blush pink and gold accen ..read more

by VICTORIA HENLEY Photography Credits: Ruth DSouza     Held twice annually in our great “mother country” of England, London Fashion Week comprises a portion of “The Big 4” fashion week events (along with New York, Paris and Milan), brining world class designers, top models, renowned photographers, and fashion enthusiasts from around the globe together for exclusive and unforgettable presentations.    I was afforded the opportunity to walk for a myriad of acclaimed designers during one of the fashion season’s most exhilarating events.  Featuring a beautifully curated ..read more

A Fashionable Tea! A Look At Pink Maison's First Tea Party In Atlanta By: Lauren K. Clark   The artistry of tea is a fashionable experience of its own. Tea is an expression of taste. It's found throughout every nation, and it brings calm to any hectic industry-fashion, included. When it comes to high fashion, there is an exquisite taste of color, design, and style, which tickles the imagination.  Both tea and fashion have a healing factor.  They present an Earthly essence and presence, which nourish the mind, body, and Spirit.  Couple those with music, and you are set to e ..read more

Jacquemus, the French fashion brand founded by designer Simon Porte Jacquemus, has just released its latest collection: LE RAPHIA. This collection, inspired by the designer's childhood memories of the South of France, is a celebration of the region's natural beauty and laid-back lifestyle. The collection is characterized by its use of lightweight, natural materials such as straw, linen, and raffia. These materials are used to create an array of summery pieces, including sun hats, bags, and sandals, as well as a range of dresses, skirts, and tops. One of the standout pieces from the collection ..read more

by MIKE CHAIKEN  CONTRIBUTING FASHION EDITOR When an event is called EXXXotica Expo and it invites the hot names of the adult entertainment industry to meet the fans, you're unlikely to see the stars and performers wearing evening gowns and haute couture. Lingerie and pasties (but no nudity per house rules) were the fashion order for the day in Edison, N.J. on Oct. 22. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN ..read more

STORY and PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN, Contributing Fashion Editor. Connecticut's Sound of Fashion Week CT offered up a unique take on a fashion event on a recent Monday.  Rather than inviting guests to the historic Hartford Club in Hartford, Conn. for a fashion show, the organizers sent the fashion show-- dubbed Fashion Closet-- into the homes of style fans across the world. Streaming across social media, the SOFWCT invited veil designer Dhibi Couture, bridal designer By Dani Simone Studio and haberdasher Bros.Johnson1929 Hat Co. to work with a team of models, photographers and videograph ..read more

by MIKE CHAIKEN For a hot minute, as we were all working from home and Zooming our professional and social lives all over the world, casual was the hot fashion ticket. Variations on athletic wear, active wear and street wear proliferated. But, with COVID under control, designers are fully committed to dressing us to-the-nines as we slip back to the dance clubs, galas and other formal celebrations where you will definitely find yourself hanging out in more than a company of one. The tailoring was crisp for the September shows. Silhouettes slid away from the sensible and comfortable and toward ..read more

The fashion industry is constantly evolving, but there are certain brands that capture the essence of vintage and classic beauty. Jade McFadden is one of them. We interviewed Texan founder Jade McFadden to learn more about the inspiration behind her self-named brand, her long and short term career plans, and her take on what fashion means. Born and raised in a small town in East Texas called Texarkana, Texas, Jade knew from a young age that fashion was her forte. “I literally knew as a young girl that I wanted to become a fashion designer. I was fascinated by everything from sketching to styl ..read more

  Most of Gen Z missed the flip over from 1999 to 2000 but designers believe the fashionable set in this up and coming demographic want to back to Y2K for its clothing and accessories selections, according to trend forecaster Fashion Snoops. Looking at the spring summer collections in New York, Paris and Milan, Fashion Snoops saw a lot of skin being flashed in cutouts and crop tops. Metallics were another key touch. And don’t forget the head scarf.   Hitting the hidden spots in Great Barrington, Mass., model Molly Shippee wears a selection of styles that would not have looked out of ..read more

As fashion designers in New York, Paris and Milan looked toward the spring-summer 2022 styles, trend forecaster Fashion Snoops said the creatives said the warmer season is going to be all about clothing that is soft, feminine… and pink. The bubble gum tinted hues speak to the kindness designers wish for in a world recovering from the pandemic, according to Fashion Snoops. Model Bailey Shippee works the trends in a parking lot in the quaint and peaceful New England village of Great Barrington, Mass. CONTRIBUTING FASHION EDITOR PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN ..read more