Playboy Reimagined With Model Control | Edmonton News

Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

Playboy’s making a bold comeback, blending vintage charm with modern sensuality. Under editor-in-chief Phillip Picardi, the brand is redefining nudity as artful, empowering, and woman-led—giving models full creative control over their imagery. The latest issue, starring Cara Delevingne, sold out fast, proving demand is alive and well. Picardi, openly gay, avoids labeling the work “feminist,” but insists the power always rests with the woman on set—often leading to surprisingly bold, liberated choices. Beyond print, Playboy’s expanding into digital, social, and video to revive its storytelling…