A performer capable of pyrotechnic feats of improvisation, dazzling rapid-fire impressions and uproarious stand-up, to say nothing of his genuinely magnetic on-screen presence as an actor, the much-missed Mr Robin Williams was a comedic whirlwind without equal. As well as comedy behemoth, Williams was also a huge streetwear devotee – described by his daughter Zelda as a “drip lord” – and proponent of labels from Bape to Issey Miyake to Yohji Yamamoto.

Seen here at the Great American Music Hall in 1982, Williams pairs a graphic-print, short-sleeved shirt with sneakers and black wet-look trousers, an outfit that can be worn with panache if you’ve got the confidence. The cap, which appears to be a deerstalker, might be a little trickier to pull off, but, as with his performing, Williams makes it look effortless.

The nicest man in comedy has a speaking voice, and comedic delivery, as smooth as his immaculately-shaven scalp. But the impeccably dressed Mr Tom Allen is also a stickler for a well turned-out suit, as evidenced here with this double-breasted pinstriped number with fetchingly wide lapels – but, crucially, soft shoulders for a less boxy, 1980s look. Mr Allen’s love of formal suiting is such that, as a teenager, he harboured dreams of being a British butler. The English country house’s loss is comedy’s gain.

Mo Gilligan’s style, much like his comedy, is razor sharp and modern. First finding fame via self-produced videos on social media, using only a few cheap wigs and his virtuosic character comedy skills, Gilligan soon blew up and has swiftly become a familiar and much loved presence on British television, as well as helming his own fast-growing production company.

Gilligan’s style is as versatile as his vocal mimicry. While he’ll frequently opt for a well-tailored suit when appearing as a judge on The Masked Singer, he often takes a more relaxed approach when performing stand up. Here, he combines dark-washed denim jeans, a bright block-colour hoodie and black jacket for a simple but truly effective look.

There’s camp, there’s sensationally camp, and then there’s Mr Rhys Nicholson. The flame-haired Australian comic and (and, as he has pointed out, the possible illegitimate son of Mr Conan O’Brien) has a lethally catty delivery, as showcased in his superb Netflix special and as a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under. Tall and lean, Nicholson favours a slim silhouette that complements his slender frame – as evidenced by this slim-fitting three-piece suit, worn here with a penny collar for a less formal twist.

One of our greatest living comedians, Mr Steve Martin performs, and dresses, immaculately. The “wild and crazy guy” had a bohemian period – as documented in his magnificent memoir, Born Standing Up, which reveals a surprisingly hirsute swashbuckling young man – but he swiftly settled into his chosen style.

A proponent of well-cut tuxedos and Ivy League classics, Martin is invariably one of the best-dressed man in the room, as well as (by some distance) the funniest. Seen here in 1972 (before the advent of his now-iconic silver hair), Martin pairs black tuxedo trousers with a narrow-wrap cream double-breasted blazer – a look which could also be achieved with a one-and-a-half-breasted jacket. Timeless.

One of the most influential comedians of all time, Mr Richard Pryor’s work burned with fierce wit and righteous anger. He also happened to be a sensationally well-dressed performer, whether appearing in a slim-cut suit or, as he’s seen here, performing on stage wearing an oversized deconstructed blue jacket and trousers, paired with an orange tee. It’s a relaxed, eye-catching look, and casual soft silhouette is as on point now as it was when Pryor took to the stage in 1983.

Mr Ronny Chieng doesn’t miss. The ascendent stand-up and actor is becoming an increasingly familiar face thanks to his work as a Daily Show correspondent, and stand out cameos in movies like Crazy Rich Asians and Marvel’s Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings. In his latest his Netflix special, Speakeasy, Chieng sports a flawless white single-breasted tuxedo jacket and studded dress shirt with black bow tie. And, seen here in 2016, Chieng elevates a classic navy blue suit by pairing it with a chequered spread-collar shirt and dark blue tie.