Styled by Sean Spellman and photographed by Alexi Lubormirski, the October issue of GQ Japan thinks outside of the box.

Arriving in Europe from the mighty Us of A is another fitness craze. This one however has caught our attention. A bike where the rider is constantly on the move and looks dashingly cool? Count us in...

Short of wearing a pink suit or shorts in winter, it's not easy to find a suit that marks you out as having taste, distinction, and make you look good. The trick? It's all in the details...

No.275 in a limited series. It's time to pack away the flipflops, get a manicure and put on a pre-fall outfit as the season moves on.

No.274 in a limited series - new city, new look - same attitude

No.273 in a limited series - her style was anchored in Italy even if her yacht was sailing to Croatia.

Back in fashion's chilly embrace, as fashionistas are already losing it at the thought of forthcoming fashion weeks, I remember what those anti-stress slogans really are..

Whilst most of send a SMS to loved ones whilst on holiday about the hotel/view/lackof WIFI, we'd love to imagine Stefano & Domenico's texts home. Breakfast with Eva Herzigova, a swim with J-lo, cocktails with Mario Testino and Elle Von Unwerth...and karaoke with Naomi Campbell.

No.271 in a limited series - it's very easy to replicate a couture lifestyle (if only for the day). Opt for beautiful dress even for during the day and ensure your heels are new.

Designer Sander Mulder has created these functional kitsch speakers. Based on a design concept where 'wrong becomes the new right', these speakers add function to what would otherwise be seen as a grotesque object.

Designer Jeremy Scott has been entertaining by dressing teddybears in fall's new trends (it's August, fashion designers need down time too)...

No.270 in a limited series - a beach weekend was no excuse to let the style guard down. With more hot bodies, beach-bags and killer shades on the beach than the city's streets, the girls knew they had to step up a gear.

Shot by Terry Richardson, Agyness Deyn pays tribute to a legend. Swide heads inside and doesn't stop till we get enough...

We're aware of the craze for 80's film remakes however Hollywood take note of what we spotted onboard a London bus...a m-a-n-n-e-q-u-i--n.

No.269 in a limited series - As he'd perfected both the perfect summer look and the perfect villa in Santorini - there was no rush to return to the office.

Shot by Hedi Slimane, supermodel Amber Valletta gets ready for her role in in the upcoming futuristic sci-fi film Gamer starring Gerard Butler. We on the other hand get ready for the gym...

We can quite happily admit to needing a holiday, but never needing the office. A conversation about missing the office is as socially taboo as discussing one’s salary, so what happened when behind the seams girl took her first month long holiday, Italian style?

The forthcoming Jalou phone by Dolce & Gabbana and Sony Ericsson has a host of fashionista extras that include the obvious - a mirror, and the less obvious a Walk Mate step counter and a BMI calculator.

No.268 in a limited series - you may be dreaming of a beach, but those in the know are already in their Pre-fall finest.

Not that we've ever sat around drunk playing with a Rubik's cube, but we can't held feeling this new all white design from cult Japanese store Tokyu Hands would drive anyone to hallucinating distraction.

As it's almost time to contemplate winter, don't despair by thinking postively about the cold weather. There's Christmas, which of course means gifts, plus the opportunity to work a new silhouette.

There we were thinking a yacht was all that was needed to enter A-list summer heaven. It appears however there's a much easier way as demonstrated by designer Stefano Gabbana chanelling Madonna's recent Mediterranean look - we're reaching for an umbrella.

No.267 in a limited series - casual Friday takes on a whole new appearance in the summer. When on holiday, forget trousers - it's time to showcase your holiday wardrobe like there's no tomorrow, or at least no office return date.

No.266 in a limited series - her first time to Hatfield House in England and as such she coordinated her outfit with it's stately gardens.

No.265 in limited series - a bronzed and toned body tends to be the preferred summertime look. Pack your swimming shorts not Alka Seltzer.

No.264 in a limited series - As she'd already made in NYC, she knew she could make it anywhere. Now was the time for a bit of fun.

No.263 in a limited series - the art of wearing a bikini is making it look art-less. No-one wants to know about the gym workouts, the diets and the personal trainer.

No.262 in a limited series - in order to ensure you have the upper-hand in fashion's tricky seasonal game, take some tips from another avenue.

Pioneer a look rather than following one by opting for one of D&G's new spring/summer 2010 blazers. From a new collection entitled Brit Cowboys Swide explains how to achieve that nonchalant yet stylish look.

No.261 in a limited series - Paris in the springtime is for tourists. When it's hot & steamy it's a much more exciting place.

No.260 in a limited series - the Mauritius island may be hidden, but that was no excuse not to turn the boardwalk into a catwalk.

No.259 in a limited series - although we're big fans of heading off on a whim to Las Vegas, we're not keen on taking chances when it comes to packing.

No. 258 in a limited series - avoid any style mishaps by opting for WIFI and a spot of online shopping on location.

No.257 in a limited series - Her outfit had seen the light even if she was still waiting for her date to.

No.256 in a limited series - slip away unnoticed without saying a word and leave people guessing.

No.255 in a limited series - forget booking flights, deadlines, and checking holiday schedules with your boss. It's August, which means only one thing. Holidays.

As we all know Japanese trains run like clockwork - until now that is, when they actually run on digital time. Courtesy of cult Tokyo store, Tokyu Hands, we investigate their new watch release.

As D&G's fall/winter 2009/10 collection heads to the theatre and Maria Callas for it's inspiration, it's only right we should turn up the volume and not just the sound. Next season's must have skirts are short and voluminous whilst printed chiffon blouses

No.254 in a limited series - show off your cultural knowledge with a bit of shopping. Match your Baroque cultural sight-seeing with a perfectly coordinated gold skirt.

No.253 in a limited series - he may be at the fairground but he didn't intend to play games.

No.252 in a limited series - catch up on sleep at the office and play hard at the beach.

Smiling pictures of models looking fabulous is all it takes for us to blow the budget on a new make-up collection. We take a look at the new products heading our way this autumn.

No.251 - in the rush to head off on holiday, any form of fitness gear tends to left in the wardrobe. Remember lifting a cocktail is not strictly considered exercise.

No.250 in a limited series - ensure your holiday photos always capture the post-spa moment and not the pre one.

No.247 in a limited series - heading into town isn't an excuse for jogging pants.

No.248 in a limited series - show your strength in the style stakes by opting for a Pre-Fall 2009 piece before the winter season even starts.

No.249 in a limited series - a cultural visit requires careful planning, as does your friend's outfit.

So you think putting your trousers on is easy? Well think again fashion friends as Dolce & Gabbana debuts it's new fall/winter style of trousers with a soft silhouette and a styling tip that will ensure you're only a short step from fall's fashion frontier.

No.246 in a limited series - you know you're relaxing when you forget your office telephone number, your blackberry functions only as an alarm clock and wearing a shirt is a distant memory.

No.245 in a limited series - Those in the know head to the Amalfi coast in June, not August. Like fashion, holidays are about staying ahead.