The Best Dressed Men of the 2024 Preview Ball

One trend that never goes out of style is personal authenticity. This is also the key takeaway at this year's edition of the Preview Ball with the theme "skin tone creative." At its core, fashion is about self-expression and confidence, and embracing styles that bring out one's individuality.

Here are nine men in attendance at this year's most fashionable event, who exemplify this quality.

1 | BJ Pascual

Celebrity fashion photographer BJ Pascual epitomizes pretty boy charm in a sheer gold ensemble paired with sleek black loafers.

2 | Christian Bautista (with Kat Bautista)

Kapuso star Christian Bautista exudes casual elegance in an off-white number paired with white sneakers. The extended lapel adds a touch of unique sophistication to the look.

3 | Gino Santos

Film director Gino Santos keeps it cool and casual, donning a pinstriped suit and slacks accentuated with a stylish printed scarf belt.

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4 | James Reid

James Reid embraces the skin-tone theme with a sheer suit, an embellished nude inner top, and flowy slacks. The look was styled by John Lozano.

5 | Matteo Guidicelli

Matteo Guidicelli looks fresh and polished in a cream double-breasted blazer by William Lee, complemented by a Rubinacci pocket square that subtly pays tribute to his Italian roots. He finishes the look with Lorenzo Camarda tassel loafers.

6 | Petersen Vargas 

Film director Petersen Vargas showcases his eclectic style with a bejeweled checkered suit paired with a printed tie. He completes the look with wide-legged khaki pants and keeps it fresh by donning a baseball cap. "This whole look is styled by Maui Seguismar. She knows I'm a big K-Pop, P-Pop fan, which explains the outfit," he says. 

7 & 8 | Rex Atienza and Jay Sarmiento 

Celebrity fashion stylist Rex Atienza and visual artist Jay Sarmiento show that both light and dark tones of taupe can effortlessly achieve a timeless, elegant aesthetic. "We are both wearing Joey Samson from his latest collection called Secret Garden. I find our looks very dreamy and sensual," Atienza tells Esquire Philippines.

9 | Toff de Venecia

Theater director and congressman Toff de Venecia donned a printed off-white ensemble from RJ Santos' Randolf Clothing. Crafted from embroidered canvas, the outfit resembled a second skin with tattoo-like details. It also features a backless design with stars on the tulle cutout for a unique touch.