Firth on Ford

COLIN FIRTH has revealed exclusively to VOGUE.COM that he has supreme confidence in Tom Ford's move from the design studio to the director's chair.

Firth will take the lead role in A Single Man, an adaptation of Christopher Isherwood's novel of the same name, which will mark Ford's first foray into film direction.

"If he turns his hand to this with the brilliance that he's turned his hand to everything else that he's ever done in his life, it'll be a masterpiece," Firth tells us.

Following on from his latest box office hit, feel-good musical Mamma Mia, Firth is certainly ready to get his teeth into the complexities of his character, a bereaved gay professor.

"It's the world seen though the eyes of a man who is seeing things for the last time and it has a particular resonance for that reason," he explains.

Filming starts this week in LA, with stars Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode, Nicholas Hoult and Ginnifer Goodwin also on board.

This story by Leisa Barnett

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Sun Glasses

Have you ever had one of those mornings when you felt like just getting back in bed and trying it all over tomorrow? I knew something was missing this morning and I kept wondering to myself what it was. Then after I squinted at the bright sunlight, BAM! I forgot my sunglasses. Now this alone made me want to rewind my whole day. But lucky for me, I had an extra pair in the glove box and my day was saved! Let that be a lesson to ya. Always keep an extra pair in the glove box. (Honestly, it wasn't just the glasses, I really wasn't feeling this day until I found the second pair of sunglasses!) Anyway, check out these frames that are hopefully more memorable to you!!!





Gucci
Oversized Shield Sunglasses with Logo Detail
Metal logos at the temples and wide resin arms style oversized shield sunglasses









Tom Ford
'Charles' Aviator Sunglasses
Sleek metal frames style classic aviator sunglasses












Parenthesis
Temple Aviators

Gray or brown gradient lenses. Black arms. Parenthesis crystal detail on temples. 100% UV protection. Made in Italy






Giorgio Armani
Gemstone Sunglasses

Exclusively Neiman Marcus. Black plastic oversized frames with tonal lenses. Tapered arms; obsidian gemstone temples. 100% UVA/UVB protection





Ed Hardy
'Three Old School Roses' Rimless Oval Sunglasses
Crystal-studded












All glasses available at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and their respective designer's sites.



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On The Campaign Trail w/ Tom Ford

**WARNING: SEXUALLY EXPLICIT PHOTOGRAPHS**

As our first ad campaign feature, we would like to bring you Tom Ford S/S 2008.

Tom Ford has had a whirlwind career. After stepping down from Gucci Group in 2003 to focus on his own signature label that shares his name, he's been downright controversial. Most conservatives hate him and what he stands for. And that simply is a world where we celebrate ourselves. A non-censored society. Ford has set out to do just that with his S/S 2008 ad campaign in which he features tons on nude models interacting in ritual habits carried out around the world, but with just a dash of voyeurism. For example, the couple on the park bench that look to be sharing a highly intimate moment, or the woman who has caught a gentleman off guard with her bold flirtation. Ford doesn't want people to see the indecency in this campaign, rather he wants people to see it as the world should be. Without censorship.

However, we do understand not everyone feels the same way as Ford. In this manner we would like to take to our readers, what do you think? Has he gone too far? Are the adds to racy? Lude? Pornographic? Give us your opinions

FATHER'S DAY GIFTS

Father's Day is coming up and quiet as it's kept I'm totally clueless. First I think, maybe the neat little sets that are in the stores now. Why not? They are smart---those department stores, they know I need help! Maybe I'll go look at some some men's wear, maybe I'll go look in Home Depot or Lowe's, maybe cash, a gas card, as you can see I don't even have half a clue. I'll just keep on shopping until I find that thing that I know is it!



Men's Eau de Toilette

"Today, I believe men think differently about style. They appreciate luxury and simplicity, and want to be comfortable. They strive to be powerful and sexy, which is the philosophy I used to create my first fragrance. Michael is a luxurious scent that will appeal to men, and the women in their lives," explains Michael Kors.The key note, classic patchouli, is reinvented with mysterious touches of suede, smoke, and spices. The oriental fragrance blends:• A fresh, aromatic top note of zesty bergamot and spicy undertones of warm cinnamon, exotic cardamom, and star anise. • A modern middle note built around rich pipe tobacco. This masculine scent is further enriched with notes of supple suede.• The soul of the fragrance, patchouli, lingers in the bottom note. Complemented by dried fruits, such as dark plump plums.

Father's Day Tom Ford for Men Set

A sophisticated scent perfect for the modern man.Set includes:• Tom Ford for Men: A luxurious fragrance that is both elegant and modern. A reflection of the designer himself, it was created to appeal to men who are refined, seductive and sophisticated. By combining traditional elements with modern influences, the sculpted wood fragrance is textural, nuanced and very sensual. 50 milliliters.• Tom Ford for Men Hydrating Shower Gel: This unique high-performance gel-oil formula delivers multiple benefits—the gel lathers and cleansers thoroughly while oil smoothes and traps the body's natural moisture after rinsing. 75 milliliters.Arrives in a black box with gold trim.

Traveler Set

Carry your favorite Clive Christian scents in style with this luxurious traveler set.You'll receive: No. 1 Pure Perfume:Renowned as the world's most expensive perfume, this sophisticated scent combines rare notes of bergamot, lime, ylang ylang, and ambery woods. 0.3-ounce spray. 1872 Pure Perfume:A classic, spicy scent with notes of grapefruit, lime, cyclamen, cedarwood, and patchouli. 0.3-ounce spray. X Pure Perfume:This sexy, woody fragrance combines notes of bergamot, sambac oil, orris, amber, and cedarwood. 0.3-ounce spray. Presented in a decadent black box emblazoned with the signature crown; with tonal satin lining.
They're all available at Nordstrom's, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and other fine retailers everwhere.

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Tom Ford Is So Hot!!!

For the most part this article will be about Mr. Double-O Ford, but before I get to that, am I the only one that has noticed a lot of notable male designers becoming vulnerable and flaunting their newly improved physiques for various editorials? First there was Marc, when he went on the record about dropping a substantial amount of weight, shedding his old {psychotic, might we add} lover and flaunting his newly toned biceps. And now we have Tom Ford, Mr. 007 himself. {Am I the only one that wants this man to crawl into bed with me at night}I am noticing an increasing trend of top male fashion designers flaunting their own physique. In this months Prestige Hong Kong, we catch Mr. Ford in a deeply personal interview with accompanying photos taken by Jeff Burton in Fords home, which he goes on to say they are some of his favorite photographs of himself.

The expose article entitled, The Man in Full explores Ford from head to toe in editorial photos while he gets intimate about several subjects. Ford discusses memories of growing up and his fascination with fashion, his partner Richard and their plans to adopt a son, his feelings about being nominated for a Council of Fashion Designers of America Award for his own brand, his feelings about Karl Lagerfeld, his decision to leave the fashion world in 2004, his diet and workout. The article even goes as far to discuss how he doesn’t bathe for three or four days, his philosophy on mens wear, if he will ever design a suit for a woman and how he would like to dress Barack Obama for the presidency.

I wonder who's next? Valentino? Giorgio? Lagerfeld?