Quickies: L'uomo Vogue heats up Miami, Ram Simons does denim and more

The new issue of L'uomo Vogue has Javier Bardem on the cover. But the hotness doesn't stop there. In a tribute to Miami, Bruce Weber brings boys, bathing suits and bare bottoms. [Towleroad]

Jil Sander Creative Director Raf Simons will debut premium denim pieces for the Sander label in Spring. Including 5 pocket jeans and blazers, they're sleek and sexy -- pretty much everything you'd expect from Raf. [WWD]

Matthew Williamson is hard at work on his men's line: "In menswear, there is a fine line between boring and 'costume,' and I want to hit that sweet spot. It won't be about minimalism, but it also won't be about this for men. I think Dries Van Noten, for example, gets the balance right," says the designer. [British Vogue]

Fancy a fashion cruise? In Brazil, MSC Musica cruise liner will take passengers on a seven day, eight night shopping trip around Brazil, and will also features daily fashion shows and a model scout looking for one lucky passenger to become the next big face. This might be gayer than an actual gay cruise. [Cool Hunting]

Phillip Lim is starting a line for dogs. The designer's own French Bulldog, Oliver supplied the inspiration. Look for the puppy pieces to start popping up in L.A. and New York stores. [Fashionista]

-- SETH PLATTNER

Passing Judgement: Justin Timberlake on Fashion Rocks; Happy Birthday Tim Gunn!; Money to Burn? $18,000 For a Pair of Jeans; Marc Jacobs Marital Mayham; For Sale: Jil Sander; Vanity Fair's Best Dressed List;

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Passing Judgment: being that he is headlining the Fashion Rocks concert, it's no surprise to see Justin Timberlake grace this year's FR mag cover--and he is "gracing" with all the svelteness of a high class waiter. [The Cut] 

A happy belated Birthday to the ever inspiring and always fabulous Tim Gunn!  At 55 he's still working it like he owns it, because he basically does. [AP]

If you have, like $18,000 to blow on just whatever, you can get your very own pair of vintage (and we mean vintage) Levi's from the 1890's that were found in a mine in the Rand Mining District, on the Mojave Desert,. California.  Sounds like a totally legit investment. [Kottke]

Did they or didn't they, did they or didn't they?  In what is likely only a brilliant publicity stunt on Marc Jacob's part, everyone is still guessing whether he wed is three-month Brazilian boyfriend this past weekend.   It's almost too much to handle, but you bet your bottoms I'm going to do my best to keep up. [The Cut]

It looks like someone's shelf life is about to expire; it's being reported that Jil Sander is up for sale.  The label was purchased by a private equity fund in 2006 (which bodes so well for a designer label), but they are claiming fatigue of "waiting for Jil Sander’s bottom line to match its critical acclaim."  [WWD]

Vanity Fair has just released it's annual best dressed list.  Topping the list of men? David Beckham. Coming in at number two? His bulge. [The Cut]

-- SETH PLATTNER

Jil Sander Tell-All Book!; Dsquared Rehearsal; Gossip Girl Garb; Rihanna's Fashion Line; Chicken Poop Lip Balm; Great Wall of Fendi; Luxury Eyeballs

Jil Sander, the acclaimed designer who left her eponymous company after disagreements with the parent company Prada, might pen a book about her life. Unfortunately, the title 'The Devil Wears Prada" is already taken. [WWD]

The NY Times gives readers a not-so-glamorous sneak peek at Dsquared's early morning rehearsal for yesterday's show. [NY Times]

Are you watching Gossip Girl? Now you, too, can show your Brooklyn pride and wear a shirt inspired by the show. [Radar]

Rihanna wants to design a clothing line...Does four or five hit singles give one enough star power to support a fashion line? Maybe she should stick to umbrellas. Chances are Rihanna will burn out before the line even hits racks.  [WWD]

Chicken Poop lip balm? A mystery cure-all balm called Egyptian Magic?  I've got a Brooklyn Bridge I'd like to sell you. [NY Times]

Karl Lagerfeld plans to show stage Fendi's Spring/Summer 2008 fashion show on the Great Wall of China...literally...seriously. ""I have a lot of people working for me, like Mao," Lagerfeld told Fashion Week Daily in February. [WWD]

Fashion brands from Tiffany to 3.1 Philip Lim bring specs-y back (bad joke, I know) and hop on the luxury eyewear bandwagon, so even the little (read: less wealthy) people can get a piece of luxury brands...right between the eyes. [IHT]