Former Playboy Models Photographed 60 Years Later

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Image courtesy of Nadav Kander

In the photo feature “The View From a Centerfold,” six former Playboy models, from Miss March 1954 to Miss January 1979, talk to New York about “meeting the male gaze—then and now.” The magazine commissioned Nadav Kander to photograph the women for the story, and accompanying video pieces that he directed are featured in New York‘s iPad edition. Here: Dolores Del Monte. Miss March 1954. Age: 82. Post-Playboy: Public relations.

Laura Aldridge. Miss February 1976. Age: 59. Post-Playboy: Stylist, decorator
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Marilyn Cole Lownes. Miss January 1972. Age: 65 Post-Playboy: Journalist
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Helena Antonaccio. Miss June 1969. Age: 65. Post-Playboy: Doggie-day-care counselor
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Candace Jordan. Miss December 1979. Age: 60. Post-Playboy: Society columnist
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Janet Lupo. Miss November 1975. Age: 64. Post-Playboy: Real-estate agent, entrepreneur
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