Kitenge

A native Ugandan, he wore a suit of kitenge fabric that gleamed a golden hue this morning on Broad Street.

In Northshore

As the winner of the Second Annual "No Brakes" race in Atlanta, his prize was the Brooks saddle.

On River Street

In Ross's Landing Park

This posting salutes both fashion and the efforts of Dog Friendly Chattanooga to reopen public spaces like Ross's Landing Park to our best friends. The 'blog is now indexed in their honor. Please click on the 'dog friends' tag to see all the canines who have appeared on The Chattanoogan.

At The Hunter

skirt: Dick and Jayne
plimsolls: Rocket Dog

Models in Masks

Handcrafts by Bridget Astronette of LEO and vintage looks from Collective Clothing added intrigue to an evening's exploration of identities at 55here as part of the CreateHere Persona Anima exhibition.

In St. Elmo

Visiting from Nashville, she displayed artful layering anchored by a fan shirt from the film Boondocks Saints.

The 17th Annual Chattanooga Head Race

While not a picture of street style, it is nonetheless a fashionable glimpse of a glorious, sporting event. Please click on the image to see more of the 2009 Chattanooga Head Race.

In Renaissance Park

"They're iconic," she said of the Wayfarer shades. His fisherman's cap is a third generation heirloom while her empire waisted floral dress brightened a cloudy morning's stroll through Renaissance Park with Maggie.

On Walnut Street Bridge

Between heats in today's Chattanooga Head Race, it was my good fortune to salute this visitor's brilliant ensemble of a Goorin Brothers hat, thrifted blazer, Sundance tee and Coldwater Creek skirt.

On Central Avenue

Loads of lovely detailing lend a vintage air to her blouse by
Free People.

Knoxville Market Square

"I had so much fun putting this together," she told me of her Navy Week ensemble. Assemble a look all your own at Vagabondia.

At the Chattanooga Market

In Bluff View

Megan Lightell: "I began painting landscapes out of a longing to return to the comfort, mystery and silence embodied in the land I knew as a child." That dreamy stillness, soft texture and muted color palette extend to her outfit worn at the opening reception in River Gallery. A bargain shopper by necessity, she finds much to like on eBay.

Black and White

Favorite Clarks shoes coordinate with well-chosen elements from nowhere in particular to prove once again that it's not what you wear but how you wear it.

Dapper

shades: Ray Ban Wayfarer
sweater: Opening Ceremony
jeans: J. Crew
shoes: Puma

On River Street

Her talents extend beyond the walls of Tangerinas on River Street. That swooping, A-line hem is an original handcraft from salvaged fabric and plays well with the candy striped slippers.