Alberto Vargas: Varga Girl

The storied and turbulent career of glamour artist Alberto Vargas took him from Florenz Ziegfeld's Follies in the 1920s to Hollywood in the 30s to Esquire magazine and the emergence of the "Varga Girl" in the 40s and, ultimately, to a lasting home at Playboy in the 60s and 70s. ...more

The Varga Girl's patriotic contributions during WWII were recognized around the world. From pin-up calendars to amateur nose art, Vargas was virtually everywhere. ...more