CFE 2023 - The Journey

Shanna Forrestall, CFE Founder holding a hand-painted suitcase and painted shoes by Laura Joyner of Lo Design Art.

As we start to amp up for CFE 2023, I wanted to share my personal thoughts on the direction of this endeavor.

In 2020 I felt compelled to start a fashion event, and I’m still understanding the WHY. I just know that I was compelled to create a “runway” for the beautiful creatives in the southern region who needed support to connect to and monetize in larger markets.

To date we’ve had two very successful events, launching models, designers, hair and makeup professionals, visual artists, performing artists and artisans of various types. Our event uses runway, education, networking and carefully curated events to bring talented creatives to the city of Chattanooga to connect, learn and grow… together.

We’re going to keep doing what we’re doing, and continue to learn to do it, BETTER.

READ SOME TESTIMONIALS FROM CFE 2021 AND CFE 2022

We’re proud to announce that this year’s event will feature a two day celebration themed “The Journey” to be held in and around the city on November 17-18, 2023 and we hope you’ll HOLD THE DATE now to attend.

Over the next month we’ll be searching for a curated list of unique designers, as well as casting for models, and much more. Be sure to follow us on social media @chafashionexpo (IG/FB) and to SUBSCRIBE to the Youtube Channel, as well as stay connected to the website to submit for castings, volunteer opportunities and to see updated information about this year’s events.

We look forward to reconnecting with our fashion friends and to making new connections to take us all to the next leve.

Sincerely, Shanna Forrestall , IG: @shannafromla FB: @shannaforrestall