Recreating an Iconic Dress for the Playmate of the Year

Playmate of the Year Gillian Nation wore a one-of-a-kind dress in homage to a classic PLAYBOY cover. Costume designer Lauren St. Laurent explains how she brought it to life.

Playmate Features February 14, 2025
Connor Bussey

Being crowned Playmate of the Year is a special honor, so it’s only natural that the occasion calls for some very special clothing. PLAYBOY Magazine is back! Order your copy HERE For our newest Playmate, Gillian Nation, that meant two outfits: A signature bunny suit, as well as a stunning dress. To create a one-of-a-kind dress, PLAYBOY went to the PLAYBOY archives for inspiration and came […]

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