If there’s ever a time for Melbourne to showcase its culinary chops, it’s at the Food and Wine Festival. A city renowned for its foodie scene — namely its plethora of IYKYK restaurants, natural wine bars and specialty coffee roasteries — Melbourne’s Food and Wine Festival is a chance for curious epicureans to mingle with internationally acclaimed chefs at restaurant pop-ups and other foodie events.

The festival is a celebration of Melbourne’s love of hospitality and the state’s bounty of produce, but it’s not just about the food. It’s a great place to immerse yourself in Melbourne’s inimitable culture, and where better to start than with fashion? Here, we round up three edits of outfits to wear to the festival that feel as Melbourne as a pair of Salomon’s.

The fine dining connoisseur

They’ve been to the new restaurants before you’ve even heard of them, and they can distinguish a tempranillo from a malbec with a sip. When it comes to fashion, they stick to a chic palette of black, white and the occasional neutral, and tailoring is non-negotiable. They’ll never shy away from an investment piece — after all, their motto is buy well and it’ll last you a lifetime.

SHOP NOW: Poete Cuir Pants, $1395 from Zadig and Voltaire, Level 1

SHOP NOW: Cotton Slim Fit Shirt, $299 from Scanlan Theodore, Level 2

SHOP NOW: Corelia Trench Coat, $1100 from Camilla and Marc, Level 2

SHOP NOW: Scarlett Mule, $129 from Witchery, Level 2

The experimental home cook

Considering they spend most of their time poring over cookbooks and attempting new seven-day sourdoughs, comfort and practicality is of primary concern as far as clothes go. Natural fibres like cotton and linen keep them cool when they’re cooking up a storm, and they always opt for relaxed, roomy silhouettes that can take them from the kitchen to the table.

SHOP NOW: Levi’s Women’s Baggy Jeans, $129.95 from Levi’s, Level 1

SHOP NOW: Jokapoika Kioski Shirt, $340 from Marimekko, Level 1

SHOP NOW: Brutus Clogs, $189 from Camper, Ground Floor

The produce obsessive

No weekend is complete without a visit to at least one farmer’s market. From fruit and vegetables to hand-pulled mozzarella and dainty baked goods, there’s no stall they don’t stop to chat with the producers at. Their first stop is always the flower stall for a bunch of seasonal blooms, and their outfits are equally feminine and floaty. Bohemian blouses and ballet flats are practically their uniform.

SHOP NOW: Blue Heavy Denim Midi Skirt, $495 from Ganni, Level 2

SHOP NOW: Crush Embroidered Blouse, $1100 from Zimmermann, Level 2

SHOP NOW: Carillo Raffia Sac Shoulder Bag, $425 from Helen Kaminsky, Ground Floor

SHOP NOW: Shiny Leather Ballet Flats, $465 from Sandro, Level 1

SHOP NOW: Offspring Interlocked Earrings, $625 from Georg Jensen, Level 1