The photography in the 2012 Summer Girls issue was top-notch, with the talented team of photographers capturing the models in a variety of sultry, summer-inspired settings. From the beach to the pool, and from lingerie to swimsuits, the images were a masterclass in sensuality and sophistication.

: 2012 was a unique year for the brand's special editions, as it was the only year Playboy produced two separate issues of the "Girls of Summer" series.

That night, the mansion’s grotto was a kaleidoscope of neon drinks and hired suits. But Lila and Margo escaped to the empty badminton court. They lay on their backs on the damp grass, staring at the LA smog pretending to be stars.