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jan / feb 2014
PL AY
TIMES
an exclusive members only newsletter
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60 YEARS
Founded by Hugh M. Hefner in 1953, Playboy magazine
has become a tastemaker, an arbiter of style and a
vanguard for political, sexual and economic freedom
for the past 60 years.
jan / feb 2014
Continued from front...
60 Years oF
The magazine’s first issue was assembled by the then
27-year-old Hefner on the kitchen table of his South Side
Chicago apartment. It featured Marilyn Monroe on the
cover with her now-famous nude calendar photo inside,
and was financed with just $600 of Hefner’s own money
and less than $8,000 of raised capital (including $1,000
from his mother).
Playboy’s fi rst issue appeared on news stands in December 1953 and sold more
than 51,000 copies. It did not carry a cover date because Hefner was not sure when
or if he would be able to produce another. The magazine quickly became a part of
America’s pop cultural landscape, so much so that in 1959 a New York reader was
able to successfully send Playboy a letter with the magazine’s signature Rabbit
Head symbol as the only address.
Over the course of its 60 year history, Playboy has become one of the world’s
best-selling men’s magazines, with an award-winning blend of editorial content
that includes celebrity interviews, political issues, short fiction, lifestyle pieces,
and pictorials. Some of the world’s most famous women have appeared in
its pages, including Marilyn Monroe, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell,
Ursula Andress, Elle Macpherson, Farrah Fawcett, Raquel Welch, Bo Derek,
Iman, Daryl Hannah, Sharon Stone, Grace Jones, Kim Basinger, La Toya Jackson,
Jerry Hall, Joan Collins and Pamela Anderson.
Hugh Hefner with Bunnies
at Chicago Playboy Club 1960
The fi rst Playboy Interview, conducted by Alex Haley with jazz great
Miles Davis in 1962, established Playboy as a controversial social and
political sounding board for some of the most influential fi gures of our time.
More than 600 individuals have sat for the Playboy Interview over the years,
including the Beatles, Muhammad Ali, Steve Jobs, Bob Dylan, Malcolm X,
Princess Grace, Jesse Jackson, Samuel L. Jackson, Elton John, Barbra Streisand,
Denzel Washington, Will Smith, Ben Affleck, Lance Armstrong, Frank Sinatra,
Dr. Martin Luther King, Richard Branson and President Jimmy Carter.
As one of the world’s most recognised brands, today Playboy reaches nearly
40 million fans across the globe through its 29 editions, online and television
properties, social media channels and licensed products sold in more than 25,000
stores in 180 countries.
Playboy magazine officially kicked off its year-long 60th anniversary celebration
recently with the release of the magazine’s highly anticipated January/February
2014 double issue, featuring Kate Moss photographed by Mert Alas and
Marcus Piggott.
new members
Special ‘60 year’ edition
featuring Kate Moss
January / February 2014
“Sixty years ago, I created Playboy magazine with an intent to reflect on and
influence the cultural changes taking place in America, as well as to become the
voice of sophisticated men all over the world,” said Founder and Editor-in-Chief
Hugh M. Hefner. “From its beginning, Playboy has stood for freedom of speech,
choice and press. I am so proud to celebrate this anniversary as the magazine
continues its mission to promote these core values many decades later.”
“Playboy’s anniversary edition is a testament to 60 years of beautiful women,
discerning taste, sexual emancipation, groundbreaking fiction and worldchanging journalism,” said Editorial Director Jimmy Jellinek. “Having Kate
Moss, a global icon and the most important supermodel of the past 25 years,
appear on our cover makes this issue the perfect way to launch Playboy’s next
60 years.”
We have grand plans afoot and part of
that is introducing the club to more friends,
creating an amazing atmosphere and
desirable destination.
We are adding a new and unique programme of events, some
unusual diary date opportunities and a selection of bespoke
benefits especially for our members. To support this, if you
recommend a new friend (who becomes a Member), as a token
of our appreciation you can choose a perfect fit bespoke shirt
by Cad & the Dandy, Savile Row or a Personal Fragrance
Customisation to create your own perfume with Floris
of London.
Please contact [email protected]
or call 0207 514 9035 for more information.
The first edition of Playboy
featuring Marilyn Monroe
December 1953
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PL AY T I M ES
are You
Feeling luCKY?
baroQue
Join us in Baroque, our flamboyant Mayfair lounge and nightspot for
dinner and mesmerising live entertainment. If you do so in Jan / Feb
2014 we will add a complimentary cocktail to kick start proceedings.
To celebrate our 60th anniversary, we are
offering you the opportunity to win a little slice
of Playboy history. Hugh Hefner has personally
signed a special edition of the anniversary
Playboy Magazine and shipped it to us to give
away to one lucky person.
Open to Members and non-members. 3 Course Set Menu – £45 per person for Members,
£55 per person for non-members.
To book your evening please contact [email protected] or call 0203 355 7554
For a chance to win, simply visit our Facebook page and enter our
‘Win a piece of Playboy’ competition.
Five o’CloCKtails
Have you had a busy day? Is work exhausting?
Or do you just fancy catching up with good company
in a friendly place? Then we might have just the tonic!
save the date!
Th roughout January and February, if you take a seat in Salvatore’s,
our glamorous welcoming bar and enjoy one of our world famous cocktails,
then we will pay for your friend to enjoy one as well. Th ink of it as a belated
festive gift.
Playboy Showcase Event
La Belle Époque
Friday 7th March 2014
Monday – Thursday 5.00pm – 7.00pm January – February 2014.
Members and non-members. No booking required. Excludes vintage cocktails.
La Belle Époque or “Beautiful Era” was a period in French and
Belgian history dated between 1871 and 1914, characterised by
optimism, peace at home and in Europe, new technology and
scientifi c discoveries. Th e peace and prosperity in Paris allowed
the arts to fl ourish, and many masterpieces of literature, music,
theatre, and visual art gained recognition.
Th ose who were able to benefit from the prosperity of the
era were drawn towards new forms of light entertainment.
Th e Casino de Paris, Th e Moulin Rouge, Folies Bergere
all opened during this time featuring Burlesque, Can Can
dancing and Cabaret alongside Music Halls and Bistro for the
less affl uent.
We are transforming the club back to this beautiful era and hope
you will dress up and join us!
This is a Members only event – to register for your
tickets please contact [email protected]
or call 0203 355 7554
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DI A RY DAT ES / NO T ES
Champagne and Cover Art
16th January 2014
From 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Players Lounge
Join us for a very special art showcase to celebrate the 60th
Anniversary of Playboy magazine. We will be unveiling
a selection of the most iconic covers with some very
special past and present guests who will entertain us with
their Bunny tales and even demonstrate the famous
champagne tower!
Complimentary to Members and invited guest list.
Please RSVP to [email protected]
as there is limited availability.
Chinese New Year - Kung
Hei Fat Choi
SPORTS F ANS !
SI X NATIONS RUGB Y
29th January 2014
Six Nations Rugby kicks off on February 1st, so why not watch
the action unfold from the comfort of the Players Lounge.
You don’t have to move, we will serve you and your friends
at your table. So what will it be? French fries or Welsh lamb,
Italian cheeses or English fish & chips, all washed down
by a pint of Irish Guinness or a glass of Scottish whisky?
Players Lounge is open to Members and their guests only.
We will be celebrating Chinese New Year (the Year of
the Horse) this January.
In The Dining Room
Judy Joo and her magnificent kitchen team will be creating
a superb three-course feast to mark the occasion.
The menu will feature superb Chinese dishes, whilst
various surprises will entertain you, in keeping with ancient
Chinese tradition.
Members only - £35 per person.
Booking required, please email
[email protected]
or call 0207 514 9000
If you let us know you are coming we’ll reserve you a table.
Call 0203 355 7554 now.
Saturday 1st February
Wales v Italy KO 2.30pm
France v England KO 5.00pm
Sunday 2nd February
Ireland v Scotland KO 3.00pm
Saturday 8th February
Ireland v Wales KO 2.30pm
Scotland v England KO 5.00pm
Sunday 9th February
France v Italy KO 3.00pm
SUPERBOWL PART Y
Friday 21st February
2nd February 2014
From 10.30pm - 6.00am
Saturday 22nd February
Join us inside for the first ever outdoor cold weather
Superbowl streamed live from the MetLife Stadium,
Newark, New Jersey.
The Gr ape Debate:
France v new world
21st January 2014
From 7.00pm - 9.00 pm
Baroque
A fun and fascinating evening lead by Jimmy Smith from
the West London Wine School voted Wine Educational of
the Year 2013.
Gather in a huddle and enjoy a hearty selection of American
style dishes such as wings, fries and burgers from the Iron
Chef ’s American kitchen before our stars and striped bunnies
bring you an ice cold beer in time for kick-off.
Open to Members and non-members. £55 per ticket
(Members free when bringing three guests).
Ticket includes guaranteed seats / tables, all American
entertainment, selection of food and a welcome beer.
Limited to 100 guests, to make a booking please email
[email protected] or call 0203 355 7554
Italy v Scotland KO 1.30pm
England v Ireland KO 4.00pm
Saturday 8th March
Ireland v Italy KO 2.30pm
Scotland v France KO 5.00pm
Sunday 9th March
England v Wales KO 3.00pm
Saturday 15th March
Italy v England KO 12.30pm
Wales v Scotland KO 2.45pm
France v Ireland KO 5.00pm
Valentine’s Day
14th February 2014
The evening will compare classic wine regions of France
against the best of the New World. Join us for an
interesting insight and a little healthy competition as we
taste several wines made from the same grape variety,
but from different countries. It is only when you taste
these wines together that the differences really stand out.
Light nibbles and cheeseboard will be served alongside.
Open to Members and non-members. Members £20 –
non-members / guests - £30. Please note because of the
fun element of the evening, tables will be formed into eights.
Limited availability, please reserve by emailing
[email protected] or calling 0203 355 7554
Wales v France KO 8.00pm
Romance is in the air! Begin the evening with a
French Kiss cocktail before taking a seat in Baroque our
intimate, candle-lit lounge. A delicious three-course menu
(including a spectacular sharing dessert) will be served
whilst you are entertained throughout the evening by some
dazzling singers and cabaret acts.
Open to Members and non-members. Members £55 –
non-members / guests - £65. Limited availability, to book
email [email protected] or call 0203 355 7554
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