Ensemble
Brand
Playboy
c. 1987
Blue satin, white cotton, silver ribbon, black cotton, silvertone metal, black enamel, and faux fur
Gift of Playboy Enterprises, Inc.
Object number88.5.1
The Playboy bunny suit is one of the most recognizable uniforms of the twentieth century. It came in just two sizes—34D and 36D—and was worn “only for Playboy-authorized activities.” The collar with bowtie resembles a design introduced by Jacques Fath in the early 1950s, and its hint of masculinity plays on the hyper-feminine sexuality of the suit itself.
DescriptionPlayboy Bunny uniform: Blue satin bunny suit; strapless; slightly shirred at center front, front and back princess seams; high cut leg; boned; black, silver tone ribbon medallion right front hip; center back zipper, one hook and eye closure; three eyelet laced left and right hip slit. Coordinating black cotton bow tie. Coordinating white cotton collar; shirt collar on separate band; rounded collar points; one button center front closure. Coordinating white cotton french cuffs. Coordinating cufflinks; silver tone metal, black enamel squares with bunny motif. Coordinating blue satin headpiece; shaped ears; self-covered headband. Coordinating white fake fur, half sphere tail; three hooks on back.Exhibitions