Tom Ford: "Show me some penis!"; The Banana Republic Fragrance Gets an Upgrade; Rogues Gallery Online; New Menswear Line: Conference of Birds; Summer Sunglasses

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After having penned a recent essay in British GQ about the double-standard against men and nude fashion photography, Tom Ford felt dicked over when the magazine covered the models' members in the accompanying spread he styled with text blocks.  First he designs amazing clothes, then he works hard to show us the goods.  Could he be any dreamier?  [The Cut]

It may not be designer; It may not cost $60 a bottle; and it may just be a little too simple--but the unisex Banana Republic classic fragrance is heavenly, but, with hopes of perfecting perfection, BR will release Classic Limited Edition in limited numbers in stores and online come August.  The improved fragrance promises "more texture and depth as you go from eau de toilette to eau de parfum."  [Style Dash]

Whereas it was sort of fun to get out there and snoop around for coveted pieces from Rogues Gallery, now that most of their collection is available online I find it much more conducive to my lifestyle to just order their amazing polo shirts from my couch.  [Material Interest]

It was hard enough to deal with the influx of American bands with pretentious and often-times erroneous names (Band of Horses, Vampire Weekend, etc.), but now we have to deal with the same trend in American fashion lines.  I blame it on the hipsters.  Nevertheless, newly launched menswear line Conference of Birds (what?) looks to be worth keeping your eye on with pieces described as "a chic sartorial bricolage joining the hard-edged quality of American workwear with the polish of British tailoring...garments also recall rugged hunting pieces as much as they do trim cosmopolitan uniforms." A hipster probably wrote that. [Refinery29]

Another weigh-in on the 10 best summer sunglasses.  We are a picky bunch after all; best to consult multiple sources. [The Independent UK]

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Window Shopping: Aviator Sunglasses

Even though you might prefer to hide behind the dark lenses of your sunglasses, they should still say something about your identity and personal style. In the spring and summer, shades are the most important of accessories. Not only are they they first line of defense against the evil eye but a protective cover for covert glances at good looking beach bums.

What they say about you: You're a club kid who has been up all night and you probably have a piercing thats not visible while clothed. Sunglasses, Gucci, $320, at Gucci Boutiques

What they say about you: You wear motorcycle boots to black-tie events, rock concerts and the leather bar. Sunglasses, 55DSL, $150, visit SolsticeStores.com

More sunglasses after the jump!
 

Metal Wallets Protect Your ID; Gucci Goes High-Tech; Tom Ford on Dieting; Banana Republic's New Collection; Wii Mania Hits Hotels; Michael Kors does Dolly and Idol; Sprint's New Cell Phones

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With the glut of RFID chips on your credit cards, passports, drivers license and office ID, your identity could easily be swiped by digital pickpockets. The solution? Metal-lined wallets that block radio frequencies. Trend or paranoia? "As weird as it sounds, wrapping your passport in tinfoil helps. The tinfoil people, in this case, happen to be correct." [WaPo]

Gucci goes high-tech with ads in Japan. Scanning barcodes in Gucci advertisements give customers access to a special site that allows them to download icons, photos, and wallpapers for their phones and browse Gucci's Joy Collection of accessories. The Japanese have all the fun with gadgets! [WWD]

Tom Ford, diet guru: "If I gain more than two or three pounds, like I have right now, I’m going to eat vegetables tonight. I don’t ever cut out vodka and tonics. My trick is that if I eat vegetables at night three or four days in a row, I quickly snap back to my ideal weight." [Fashionista]

Banana Republic launches BR Monogram, a line of classic Banana Republic styles, so you'll always have a place to find a cardigan for an unexpected dinner date. [Fashionista]

Wii-mania, Guitar-hero-addiction and Rock Band-fever have struck the hotel industry. Some hip hotels offer Wii and Xbox rentals to entertainment-deprived guests. [Engadget]

See Michael Kors love Dolly Parton and American Idol. See Michael Kors attend American Idol taping when contestants singing Dolly Parton songs. See Michael Kors tape a public service announcement for Idol Gives Back. [WWD]

Get the skinny on Samsung's latest phone, the Instinct, and the Blackberry Curve 8330. Both at Spring. Engadget makes the call. [Engadget]