The picture is reminiscent of Jennifer Aniston's pose - nude but for a necktie - in the magazine's January issue.
In the accompanying article, Austrian fashion journalist Bruno dispenses style tips on everything from "manscaping" to "going commando".
He also has wise words for anyone struggling in the recession. "Times are hard, but if you shop around und are prepared to vear some things twice before throwing zem away, it is still possible to look good on a clothing budget of about $20,000 a veek," he says.
On the subject of US President Barack Obama, Bruno says: "Firstly, ich vant to say zat I find Obama an inspiration - it gives me great hope zat, after years of struggle, someone can at last get to ze White House, despite being incredibly hot."
Nicolas Sarkozy's chief fashion faux pas is his insistence on going everywhere with his supermodel wife, Carla Bruno, according to Bruno. "She's about three feet taller zan him! It looks like he's dating a post-op trannie! He either needs to start vearing platform shoes or push her round in a vheelchair."
The Bruno film has its London premiere on Wednesday night and opens in the UK on July 10. It is a follow-up to Baron Cohen's last box-office hit, Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan.
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