In the 1960s and 1970s Playboy was one of the most popular men’s magazines in the US. It had a circulation that at its peak that was close to an incredible five million copies. The magazine ran ads for years with the byline “What Kind of Man Reads Playboy?” Looking at these ads, which all appeared in Playboy from 1966 until 1977, it seems it was a man who had no fashion sense whatsoever.
“No great hunter ever went into the jungle without them.” I suspect they did. HIS Slacks, November 1970
“Get a Leg Up with Lee” Lee Slacks, October 1970
Johnston and Murphy Shoes, September 1973
Blazer plus Blazer Vest, November 1976
Sears Jeans, September 1972
HIS Slacks, May 1970
Dexter Shoes, September 1972
Carsuals Slacks, April 1970
Lee Flares, August 1970
Career Club Shirts, November 1976.
Lee Fastback Flares, November 1970
Dingo Boots, November 1970
HIS Matchless Suits, April 1969
Dexter Shoes, September 1973
Jarman Shoes, September 1973
Wrangler Sportswear, March 1976
Dingo Boots with John Newcombe, March 1976
“Get a Leg Up with Lee”, April 1970
Jaymar Slack, December 1968
Pedwin Shoes – Get It On, September 1973
Korbs Trading, December 1977
Dexter Shoes, November 1970
Van Heusen, 1965
Brass Boot, September 1973
Get with the Action, Esquire Slip Not Socks, 1966
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