They are generally among the pioneers of the world. We look to them for sartorial nods when they’re on — and to the fashion police when they’re not. With their access to the latest and hottest items, we trust celebrities to help us sift through the barrage of the latest and greatest things available.

For the holidays, we turned to Maryland celebrities and notables to glean ideas for the perfect gift, asking them for their favorite item they’ve given or received. Here’s what they had to say:

Stevie Walker Webb

Artistic Director, Center Stage

Favorite gift ever received Tony nominee Stevie Walker-Webb is a family heirloom, a century-old quilt that has been in her family for five generations. Walker-Webb received it for Christmas 2019 from her aunt, Ida Webb.

“There are hundreds of patches made from fabrics worn by ancestors and other relatives. It is now framed and is the centerpiece of my living room,” Walker-Webb said.

Gina Crash

Co-host of “Today’s 101.9 Morning Show”; Host, “Spotlight on Maryland”

For Gina Crash, the giving and receiving of Christmas gifts begins during the Thanksgiving season.

Her sister gives her Advent calendars of wine, cider or seltzer and cheese from Aldi to “usher in the holiday season.”

“It’s a fun tradition to try new things before Christmas,” she said. “My aunt sent me a gift card to my favorite hair salon, Laboratoire du Parc Roland. This is a much appreciated and useful gift and a great way to support small businesses in Baltimore.

Liris Crosse

Famous model and actress

Randallstown native Liris Crosse, a pioneer in the modeling world, fondly remembers the Barbie hair head she received as a child.

“My mom bought it for me because I was starting to do my own hair and hair,” said Crosse, who appeared as an actress in “The Best Man” and “Law & Order: Organized Crime,” between other projects.

“This styling head helped me learn how to braid, finger wave, and so much more,” she said. “It brought me so much joy and I was so excited that my mom made it happen.” It’s a beautiful thing when parents see your interests and find tools to encourage you in them.

Crosse also used these hairdressing skills to earn money doing other people’s hair in high school and also when she had to do her own hair during her modeling career.

Anne-Bailey

Miss Maryland USA

A scent of home was just what this barrier-breaking beauty needed while living in Florida. The candle was given to her by a friend, a military spouse, who knew she was homesick. for Maryland.

“It smells like crab cakes from Main Street in DTA, Old Bay and 95 Rush,” she said with a laugh.

This year, her gift to her LGBTQIA+ friends, fighters, and their dependents is advice.

“There is actually a light at the end of the tunnel,” she said.

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Mimi Fletcher

Actress

Mimi Fletcher, who grew up in Columbia and appeared in “Ozark,” “Shrinking,” “Shameless,” “Better Call Saul” and “Waco: The Aftermath,” prefers to recount experiences that will last “a long time.” memories.

For his daughter’s 16th birthday, Fletcher took her to Disney World. It was both a Christmas present and a birthday present since her daughter was born close to the holiday. The couple took over when they arrived on site to collect commemorative pins, participate in a parade, ride in Mickey’s limousine and enjoy other revelry.

“It was one of the best days of my life and I hope it will be the same for my daughter. She said it then, and I’m pretty sure I haven’t outgrown that gift yet.

Ngozi Olandu Young

Celebrity Makeup Artist

The Pikesville resident, whose previous work includes “Mare of Easttown,” “Watchmen” and “Wonder Woman 1984,” received a gift she will cherish for a lifetime. She received a compilation of behind-the-scenes photos of her working on a project that hasn’t been released yet.

“I didn’t even know I was banned from working on set,” she said, adding that she was not allowed to name the project. “They were all framed with the name of the project. This was such a well planned and thoughtful gift.

John Waters

Director

The “Pope of Waste” chose the book “Gag Reflections: Conquering a Fear of Vomit Through Exposure Therapy” as his favorite gift he gave. The work, part memoir and part clinical history, was published in 2021 and written by David Yusko And Dara Lovitz.

The reason this stands out for the Baltimore-based director?

“Just because,” he replied.