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# Well-Dressed Biker Editorials
'Free Ride' in GQ China Takes a Spin Down the Style Road

By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-04-04 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-ride-in-gq-china
References: [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com/blog/2010/04/03/ben-hill-by-doug-inglish-in-free-ride-gq-china-april-2010/) & [gq](http://www.gq.com/)

There's nothing hotter than a well-dressed good-looking man on a motorcycle, and 'Free Ride' in GQ China plays on this idea perfectly. Photographer Doug Inglish shot model Ben Hill on a dusty coastal road. Hill is styled by Sean Spellman in a variety of [biker-friendly denim separates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaboozey-and-matty-matheson) and a sweet [neutral leather jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit).

Now that winter's doldrums are past us, it's time to celebrate [hot men on motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distinguished-gentlemans-ride) with 'Free Ride' in GQ China. Who's with me?

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.9/10
- Popularity: 30% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Well-dressed Biker:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing fashionable and functional motorcycle apparel.
- **Editorials:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating captivating and stylized photo shoots for print and online magazines.
- **Style Road:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in exploring the intersection of fashion and transportation, creating stylish and sustainable commuting options.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of stylish and protective motorcycle clothing and accessories.
- **Photography:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in capturing unique and visually striking images that combine fashion and lifestyle elements for editorials and advertising.
- **Transportation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the design and manufacturing of fashionable and eco-friendly motorcycles that cater to style-conscious riders.

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