Best Dressed Kentucky 2026 Wrap-Up

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Photos By Matt Johnson & Kathryn Harrington

On Aug. 29, we gathered at The Henry Clay for Best Dressed Kentucky 2026, bringing together friends, local businesses, boutiques, artists, and fashion lovers for a fun night celebrating personal style and the people who make Kentucky’s creative community so special. The evening included fashion, shopping, food, music and, thanks to a beautiful opening performance by the Louisville Ballet, a little bit of dance too. This year’s event also benefited the Louisville Ballet, whose artists modeled in the runway show, helping support its work in bringing dance and the arts to our community. We also had the chance to recognize this year’s Best Dressed honorees, each of whom brought their own personality and perspective to Kentucky style. Most of all, the evening was made possible by a lot of people working together—from our event team and participating boutiques to the vendors, artists, sponsors, donors, and everyone who showed up to celebrate with us. We’re grateful to everyone who helped make the night such a memorable one.

With Gratitude

The Team Behind the Night

A special thank-you goes to the people who helped bring Best Dressed Kentucky from an idea to an actual night out. Amelia Frazier Theobald, Event Producer & Choreographer; Angie Fenton, MC; Cleo Heine, Backstage Coordinator & Fashion Director; Mary Zoeller, Venue Director; Brylea Peach, Social Media & Campaign Director; Kathryn Harrington, Photographer; Matt Johnson, Photographer; Julie Koenig, Chief Revenue Officer; Sage Delaney & Eric Waters, videographers; Elias Feghaly, Fashion Coordinating Assistant; Margaret Streeter, Flowers from Susan’s Florist, and Fashion Coordination Assistant; Amanda Danielson, Fashion Coordination Assistant; each played an important role in making the evening come together. We’re also grateful to the entire VT Team for all the work that happens behind the scenes.

Our Partners

Thank you to AXXIS, Twisted Sisters Bar Service, Heitzman Traditional Bakery & Cafe, Volare Italian Ristorante, and The Silver Spoon for helping make the evening feel like a celebration. We’re grateful to Chris Kirtley for providing the evening’s music and to Angie Fenton for keeping the night moving as our emcee. Thank you as well to Susan’s Florist for helping set the scene, and to The Henry Clay and its staff for welcoming us and helping everything run smoothly. A special thank you to Louisville Ballet for all of your hard work.

Our Community Partners

We’re especially thankful to David Green for his generous donation of a painting, as well as the Frazier History Museum, KMAC, and Baptist Health Louisville for their support of this year’s event. Their involvement helped make the evening about more than fashion and gave us an opportunity to bring together different parts of Louisville’s creative and cultural community.

The Boutiques

Our thanks to the boutiques that brought the fashion to the evening and helped showcase the range of personal style found here in Kentucky: Von Maur, Circe, Sassy Fox Upscale Consignment, DapperFam, Rodes For Him | For Her, Clay & Cotton, Peppermint Palm, Mamili Boutique, Glasscock|Glasscock Too, and Rodeo Drive. We’re grateful for the time, talent, and thought that went into every look.

Our Vendors

Thank you to Von Maur, Clay & Cotton, Glasscock|Glasscock Too, Bridleberry Leather & Tack Co., Jennifer Wright with Cabi, Her Best Foot Forward, Fire & Fusion Creations, and Shop Basic for being part of the evening. Your presence added another layer to the experience and gave guests a chance to discover something new.

Swag Bag Donors

And a big thank-you to everyone who helped us send guests home with a little something extra: KY Derby Museum, Maker’s Mark, TC Highland Farm, The Bay Cigar Lounge, Talon Winery, Twisted Sisters Bar Service, Ginkins Gin, Kulli Parfum, Oduoak Parfum, Peppermint Palm, The Only Facial, Physicians Center for Beauty, Highland Cleaners, Whiskey Thief, True Story Whiskey, Louisville Brands, 502Hemp, Margaret’s Consignment, Von Maur, Twisted Pink, and Sassy Fox. We’re grateful for every donation and for the generosity behind it.

Thank You

Finally, thank you to everyone who attended, participated, donated, volunteered, and helped spread the word. Best Dressed Kentucky is only possible because so many people are willing to pitch in and make the evening their own. We’re grateful to have such a supportive community behind it.

2026 Best Dressed Kentucky Winners:

WOMAN | Pam Hendrickson

MAN | Scooter Ray Minyard

COUPLE | Jeff Hunter & Mike Lafountain

BUSINESS STYLE | Shannon Cogan

EVERYDAY STYLE | Sydney Shurn Goldsmith

CLASSIC STYLE | Claudia Coffey

MODERN STYLE | Dorian Washington

VINTAGE STYLE | Lynsey Jordan Cavallo

CREATIVE LOOK | Julia Comer

STATEMENT PIECE | Steve Wilson

AVANT-GARDE LOOK | Web Richards