Lori Harvey enters Playboyback to print.
The 28-year-old model and media announced on Thursday, January 23, that Harvey had been chosen to be the first cover model in five years.
The news was announced on Instagram in a joint post between Harvey and the outlet, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the photo shoot. In the video, Harvey wears a plunging black bodysuit with sequins and feathered boots. She also wore a backless long-sleeved black dress in another short clip.
“PLAYBOY returns to print with Lori Harvey on the cover. Pre-order today. On stands 10/25,” read the Instagram caption.
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Lori Harvey on January 14, 2017 in Milan, Italy.
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The return of the spring issue comes after a short publication break. The number will be announced at a launch event during Super Bowl weekend in New Orleans.
Along with Harvey, the new issue will feature comedian Nikki Glaser and a yet-to-be-revealed runner-up.
The company announced the return of print in August 2024, but did not reveal who would grace the cover at the time. “Playboy is a quintessentially iconic brand and has always been more than a magazine – it’s the business of original creators that has launched hundreds of careers over the past seventy years,” said Ben Kohn, CEO of PLBY Group, in a statement.
He continued: “The reintroduction decision Playboy magazine reflects the Company’s commitment to adapting to an evolving media landscape while preserving the brand’s rich heritage, including the high-quality journalism, compelling storytelling and provocative content that has defined Playboy for decades.”
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Lori Harvey on September 4, 2024 in New York.
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Harvey made her runway debut in 2017 at the age of 20, when she walked for Dolce & Gabbana at Milan Fashion Week. She has since appeared in commercials for Michael Kors, Valentino and Burberry, to name a few. And in 2024, she made her debut as a novice Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.
Despite Harvey’s successful career, she has been vocal about how important size inclusivity is to her. “I absolutely felt pressured to be a certain size, especially when I first started,” she said of her modeling career. “When you’re backstage and they answer you, it’s all about sample size. You’re expected to be very, very tall and very, very thin.”
She added: “I’ll be honest, I was definitely aware of that when I first started because I’m not a traditional model. When it came to developing my brands, I was like, ‘OK, inclusivity is number one on my list.’ ” Harvey has a swimwear brand, Yevrah, and a skincare brand, SKN by LH.
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