Playboy Netherlands December 1989 Apr 2026

: The issue's Playmate was Petra Verkaik , a Dutch-American model. While she appeared as the centerfold for the US December 1989 edition, her presence in the Dutch version underscored the frequent content sharing between international editions during that era.

The issue of Playboy Netherlands marked a significant moment in the magazine's early European history, having launched only seven years prior in October 1982. Issue Highlights Playboy Netherlands December 1989

: The Dutch edition featured Brigitte Nielsen , the Danish actress and model famous for her roles in Red Sonja and Rocky IV . : The issue's Playmate was Petra Verkaik ,

At this time, the Dutch edition was published by and enjoyed a higher circulation than it does today, reflecting the magazine's peak cultural influence in the late 1980s before the digital shift. The 1989 period was also notable for the "international crossover" of Dutch talent; for example, Dutch twins Karin and Mirjam van Breeschooten appeared in the Dutch edition in 1988 before becoming the US Playmates of the Month for September 1989. Issue Highlights : The Dutch edition featured Brigitte