Esquire magazine has an archive of their covers since 1933. It’s really interesting to mouse through the gallery and see the evolution of the designs. My favorites are from the 1950s, lots of collage, the introduction of attractive women on the covers and a great graphic sense. A sample of my favorites below:

January 1953

May 1953

July 1953

August 1953

August 1954

July 1959

December 1959