“The Chattanooga Fashion Expo is typically packed with excitement and many talented individuals, so I was eager to participate for the second year in a row. From the beautiful venue, to all the smiling faces that greeted me at the door, I knew I was in for a treat. Shanna was a gracious host, as always, with a very impressive, well-organized team. The entire experience was not only enjoyable but also memorable. CFE continues to provide an amazing platform for brand exposure and I am thankful for the opportunity each year to expand my network and grow my brand. I was fortunate to meet one of their celebrity judges last year who has since become a mentor to me.”
- Nwane, Sokana Rose
“As well as the emotional benefits and networking I have received from CFE, there has been endless amount of career and educational opportunities! During the Expo, we were able to speak with 3 of the most established designers and models in the South! These designers and models gave us educational advice to walk the runway with grace, sass, and confidence + ease. “
- Brittany Moss, Model
“My experience at the Chattanooga Fashion Expo was amazing. The fashion, the panelists, the designers, the behind the scenes crews and the positive energy was an 11 (on a scale from 1-10)! Definitely an event I will attend every year to experience Fashion and more! Great job to all involved.”
- Andrea Mona Bowman, Hair Designer, Film & Television
“Chattanooga Fashion Expo was a great experience for me personally. I was able to get an up close view at the world of runway fashion and modeling. The designers were very professional, and I met some really great people through networking from this event. I believe this is a great look for the city of Chattanooga and I look forward to the next one.”
- Cornelius Wright, Model
“It was such an amazing opportunity to be a part of the Chattanooga Fashion Expo! For my growing brand, making connections and networking with other creatives, getting glimpses of where and how I can grow and scale is so very important. This event helped me to do just that and MORE! I've never taken my brand out of state before. I've never had my jewelry modeled on a runway or collaborated with a fashion designer. I've never taught a jewelry making class, but I was able to accomplish all of that by being a part of the epic event that was the Chattanooga Fashion Expo! This has been such a dream come true and a reinforcement of what is possible for my business.”
- Gayl Pinnock, Vintage & Divinity
“I wanted to say congratulations on a beautiful show you pulled together - my experience showcasing my work with you was amazing, very professional from the start to the finish and yet I have done other shows, in Paris, and in Miami … and I have never come across such an organized, well thought out and professional show.”
- Vicky Doganis, Designer, Knot Me Jewels
"I am truly honored to have experienced the
Chattanooga Fashion Expo, a celebration of creativity and style. This event exemplifies the vibrant spirit of the fashion industry. Grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it. “
- Dr. Courtney A. Hammonds, Dean of Fashion"
“This year's Chattanooga Fashion Expo was transformative for me. Last year, I had the great pleasure of being a supportive factor for the show with my jewelry, to this year making history as the 1st jewelry designer to feature in the show. Not only that, I taught a class on how to cultivate a brand and life with integrity wtih products that speaks directly to the hearts of your consumers leaving a positive footprint on their spirit. Also, being able to share a panel with other designers and prominent figures in the fashion industry like Dr. Courtney Hammond. I'm truly grateful for Shanna. She has a way of being able to truly seeing the pureness of people's spirits and edifying it in a way that is truly life changing. I believe this is the core of what makes the CFE so special and impactful. He ability to cultivate the #1 leading fashion Expo in all of Chattanooga and it's surrounding areas is no minor feat. “
- Benjamin Divine, Gemstone Drippin’, Jewelry Designer
“The Chattanooga Fashion Expo helped our brand Pretty Tough by providing a platform to show their designs for the first time. CFE was very approachable and made for a stress free first time experience into the fashion world. The organizers of the events were beyond helpful in meeting our needs for show preparation, and always made us feel welcome at the events.
The many networking events that lead up to the actual fashion show provided us with a plethora of new contacts and friends whom we plan to work with in future fashion endeavors. In addition, the workshops gave us new information that helped guide our journey into fashion design. It was an amazing experience for us to see our designs on the runway for the first time, and we are extremely grateful for being given the opportunity to show our work in such a supportive and energetic community of creatives. While one may not associate Chattanooga with fashion, we found it to be a warm welcome into our future in fashion. “
- Rain Jackson & Bea Hurd, Pretty Tough - LGBTQ Designers, Chattanooga, TN
“My daughter Lennon LOVED her time at Fashion Camp. Thank you so much for providing a fun, safe empowering and affordable camp !
She was so jazzed and would love to stay involved with upcoming anything fashion for kiddos that you put on.” - Erin Bolinger, Mom, Chattanooga, TN
