When it comes to autumn fashion, there are the optimists (those who are reluctant to store away the last remnants of their summer wardrobe) and the realists (those who accept the circumstances and prepare for the change in weather). With his black leather boots, loose trousers and burnt-orange anorak, this attendee’s choice in outfit firmly fits him into the latter crowd. And, if you ask us, he looks all the better for it. Take note: if you’re not dressing like this already, you will be shortly.

Proving that blue is for ever one of the easiest colours to wear, this gentleman is dressed head-to-toe in shades of it. But he has artfully combined different patterns and details to avoid looking so one-note: see the subtly pinstriped light-blue shirt, the navy cargo-style gilet over it and the petrol-blue chinos. His accessories are well chosen, too. The checked cap is part of the blue colour scheme, and we bet the camouflage umbrella is a conversation starter. And the shoes? You can’t go wrong with a pair of Converse sneakers.

This gentleman here knows exactly how to casualise, yes casualise, a suit without making it sloppy. By pairing his fine black tailoring with a T-shirt and sneakers, he’s no doubt exuding a more relaxed vibe. However, the crispness of the white details creates a minimal and sophisticated palette, which makes the whole look more put together. Throw an olive-toned Mac on top for any wind or rain, and to break the black-and-white of it all.

If you ever needed proof that those often-overlooked finishing touches are what separate the truly stylish from the merely well-put together, take a good look at this guy. Let’s be honest: his trench coat, half-zip sweater and (intentionally, we assume) crinkled trousers are all rather lovely, but they wouldn’t exactly mark him apart from the average 30-something fella in London, would they? Instead, it’s the addition of bold statements by way of those love-em-or-hate-em orange sneakers and cherry-red cap that no doubt caught our photographer’s attention. Hot tip: throw in a crochet bag by craftsmanship-forward label Story Mfg. and you’ll almost always land the MR PORTER seal of approval.

If smart-casual means anything anymore, we’d like to think that it can be summed up by this fit, worn by one of the most stylish attendees at Frieze this year. The perfectly cut dark-wash jeans, the endlessly wearable bomber jacket, the hype-worthy sneakers, the thought-out choice of accessories – all elements combine effortlessly here and balance each other out. Last but not least, let’s talk about the shirt: it’s a much softer version of classic crisp, white styles – here untucked and oversized – but still sharp as a tack.

How do you combine some of 2023’s favourite sartorial trends in one outfit, while still managing to look effortlessly cool? This Frieze attendee may have the answer. His colour-blocked, relaxed workwear ensemble in this year’s sleeper hit shade, brown, gives off an understated, creative air thanks to its textural and structural softness and subtle contrast stitching. It’s giving Gabriel Oak in the workshop. A pair of tonal New Balance sneakers and some cleverly chosen silver jewellery provide confidence in simplicity.