Playgirl # 145, June 1985, 12th Anniversary

FEATURES 20 CONVERSATION WITH CAPOTE by Lawrence Grobel Caustic ruminations from the late, great Truman Capote - who spared no one. 25 SPECIAL SECTION: THE SECRETS OF CHIC DRESSING by Jane Procter How to develop instant fashion flair without losing your shirt. 48 THE GIRL IN THE GILDED CAGE by Judith Regan In this age of enlightenment and equality, why do kept women still thrive? 81 THE 10 MOST ROMANTIC PLACES ON EARTH by Candice Russell Forget Paris and bypass Rome. Here are the real getaway finds for lovers. 85 LADIES' HOME EROTICA A movable feast of sensual prose from the headline-making women next door 89 PLAYGIRL'S ULTIMATE EROTIC ENCOUNTER CONTEST Put your fantasies in writing and you may win a Caribbean cruise. 90 THE BEST YEARS OF YOUR LIFE by Margy Rochlin We really are looking and feeling better - and the best is yet to come. COVER STORY 30 RICHARD GERE by Molly Haskell Why this laid-back gentleman charmer has women lusting by the millions. 51 BRIAN BUZZINI We'll excuse you while you swoon for our delicate Man for June 60 SUMMER SOUVENIRS Textures, shapes and feelings take on new meaning in these mood portraits 70 PLAYGIRL'S PRO TENNIS REVIEW The princes of the baselines move offcourt to strike some regal poses FASHION AND BEAUTY 38 THE HEAT IS ON by Shari Geffen Outsizzle the hottest summer sun with the spashiest swimwear ever FICTION 34 TEST POSITIVE by Erica Jong A life begins: Our favorite excerpt from the new novel Parachutes & Kisses DEPARTMENTS 2 INSIDE 4 SEX TALK by Dr. Ruth Westheimer 8 FITNESS 10 QUIZ by Sherry Suib Cohen 12 MUSIC by Mark Rowland 12 FILM by Molly Haskell 14 BOOKS by David Thomson 16 GOSSIP by Bette Noire 18 LIFESTYLE STRATEGIES by Liz Wagne 58 STARSCOPE by Elizabeth 59 PLAYGIRL FUNNIES 94 THE ENTERTAINING WOMAN 112 COMING UP