All Playboy Centerfolds, 1953 - 2014 Direct

The official first "Playmate of the Month".

The first centerfold; the image was actually a 1949 calendar photo purchased by Hugh Hefner for $500.

The legacy began in December 1953 with Marilyn Monroe, who was featured as the magazine's first "Sweetheart of the Month". Over the decades until 2014, the centerfold evolved from classic pin-up photography to high-concept art, featuring a total of 734 centerfolds through 2016. The Early Era (1953–1959) The 1950s focused on the "girl next door" aesthetic. All Playboy Centerfolds, 1953 - 2014

This period saw the rise of celebrity playmates and massive cultural influence.

To find the complete chronological list of every centerfold, you can view the official archived records on Wikipedia's List of Playboy Playmates or refer to the comprehensive coffee table book, The Complete Centerfolds, 1953-2016 . If you'd like, I can: Focus on a (e.g., the 80s or 90s) List centerfolds by occupation (actors, athletes, etc.) Provide more details on "Playmate of the Year" winners The official first "Playmate of the Month"

Notable for her legal battles regarding the use of the "Playmate" title.

The later years were defined by pop culture dominance and reality TV stars. Over the decades until 2014, the centerfold evolved

A massive cult icon and one of the most famous early playmates.