Category: Winners
Vicki Dortch
Family I am a divorced mom with a 16-year-old son, Jonathan. I’ve lived in Louisville 23 years and came here to work at WLKY-TV. I grew up in Paducah, Ky. My parents, brother and his wife and kids are all in Louisville now. My grandmother Iva Nesbitt, had a fabric shop in Murray, Ky., when [...]
John and Elizabeth Lenihan
Family We have three incredible daughters who each have their own undeniable sense of style. Fashion Hero Elizabeth: My fashion hero is anyone who dresses authentic to themselves. I think fashion is all about confidence and HOW you wear your look – from clothes to hair to sunglasses. John: Dolce & Gabbana and Tom Ford [...]
Michele Beam
Family I am the mom to two kids: an amazing 5-year-old boy and beautiful 3-year-old girl. My husband and I have been married for eight years, and he is such a rock. This September marks his 12-year battle with brain cancer and I am so, so proud of him! Fashion Heroes Diane Von Furstenberg is one [...]
Michael Trager-Kusman
Family My family is a large portion of my life. I came back to Louisville to be with my family. Fashion Heroes No specific hero, but I get all of my inspiration from just everyday people in New York City, especially Washington Square Park. Favorite places to shop Freemans Sporting Club, Rogan Jeans, Jack Spade [...]
Lori Robbins
Family My husband, Kris, is my soulmate. He supports me in all that I do (including my bad shopping habit). He is my favorite shopping partner, except that he also loves clothes and that bites into my shopping budget. We met in college and have been married for 30 years. We have two children. Our [...]
John Wilson
Family My father died when I was 11 years old. I was raised by four women: my mother and three sisters. There was never Sports Illustrated around in my house. There was always Vogue, Seventeen or Essence. My sisters would not let me even think about leaving the house if I was not “all together.” [...]
Jessica Green
Family I have the greatest family in the world! My mom, Janet, is the rock of the family and always pushes us to do our best and try new things. She has been a great role model. My sister, Anna, is my best friend. She has been by my side through the good and bad. [...]
Craig Pishotti
Family My family in Louisville consists of my 15-year-old yellow lab, Popcorn, and my beautiful black cat, Little. Also, the friends I have made here certainly feel like family; one or two in particular are very close, and they know who they are. My three nephews are amazing; they are 13, 19 and 24 and [...]
Claudia Coffey
Family I’m an only child. I grew up in Louisville’s Okolona neighborhood. My mom is originally from Germany and still has the cutest accent. My dad was in the Army stationed near Bamberg when they met, fell in love and she moved here to Louisville to get married. I went to Guardian Angels grade school, [...]
Chad and Chelle Wabrek
Family In a house with three young boys, it’s difficult to find time to attend all of their sporting events, let alone wash the endless pile of clothes. Luckily, Chad does all the laundry and I shout the loudest at their games. As a New Orleanean, I am proud to say our children have never [...]
