The wish list

Conrad Black created the list that inspired perfect hemlines and interesting color coordination. For the fashion elite being on his sacred best-dressed list didn’t only mean you were fashionable, but that you also stood out from the rest.

Preview’s best-dressed list is almost biblical for those who know the difference between brogues and spectators. This year it’s a mix of fresh faces and a classic superstar, Gretchen Barretto. Preview’s list always promises to be unexpected and a landmark beginning for the fashion flock.

GRETCHEN BARRETTO: “I dress according to how I feel. My style is always classic, always clean.”

GAROVS GAROVILLO: “My signature style consists of prints, loose and baggy fits, bright colors, mismatching — basically, I try to commit a fashion faux pas.”

KAYE TINGA: “I’m a stickler for fit. A good tailor is a woman’s best friend.”

INGRID HOLM: “I love all things second-hand and vintage. It gives every outfit some soul.”

ANN JACOBE: “Shoes are the ultimate exclamation point to every outfit.”

LLOYDA LIM: “My style is always evolving — I don’t follow a particular trend or subscribe to a certain aesthetic; my mood usually dictates what I wear.”

AIVEE AGUILAR-TEO: “Style is an individual thing. Don’t dress to impress; it doesn’t bring out the best in you. Do it for yourself, not for other people.”

MARITA FE GANSE: “I don’t plan my outfits. When I overthink what to wear, the results tend to be a bit contrived.”

ROSANNA ARANAZ: “The Internet is a great source of inspiration. Seeing all the street-style shots and fashion blogs have pushed me to be more creative in my way of dressing.”

IVY KIRZHNER: “I learned early on that fashion is a state of mind, how you project your own individuality and keep yourself aglow.”