Classe Del 1965 Pictorial Of [updated] — Playboy Italian Edition October 1976

The centerpiece of this issue is a nude pictorial titled (Class of 1965). The title refers to the birth year of the subject, Eva Ionesco, who was only 11 years old at the time the photos were published. Captured by her mother, the French photographer Irina Ionesco , the images depict Eva in stylized, "baroque" poses on an empty terrace near the sea. A Legacy of Controversy

October 1976 issue of the Italian edition of Playboy (Year V, No. 11) is one of the most controversial in the magazine's history due to its featured pictorial. Core Pictorial: Eva Ionesco The primary pictorial in this issue features Eva Ionesco , who at the time of publication was only 11 years old. Photographer: The set was shot by Jacques Bourboulon , known for his provocative photography of young subjects. The centerpiece of this issue is a nude

The pictorial, shot by renowned photographer Gianni Berengo Gardin, features the models in a variety of settings, from luxurious interiors to scenic outdoor locations. The photos exude a sense of la dolce vita, capturing the carefree spirit and joie de vivre of the Italian lifestyle. A Legacy of Controversy October 1976 issue of

The title "Classe Del 1965" translates to "The Class of 1965." In the context of 1976, this referred to a group of young women who were turning eleven or twelve years old—a conceptual look at the generation that would come of age in the mid-80s. However, the pictorial itself functioned as a stylistic projection. It captured the innocence and the burgeoning rebellion of the era’s youth through a lens that was uniquely Italian: sophisticated, cinematic, and deeply atmospheric. Photographer: The set was shot by Jacques Bourboulon

Shunning the heavy airbrushing common in later decades, the images celebrated natural beauty and the unrefined textures of 70s fashion—denim, chunky knits, and disheveled hair.