The year 1997 was pivotal for the "High Society" brand and its sister publications. Other notable releases from the publisher that year included:
: Typical of the "High Society" brand, this issue included cultural commentary, humor pieces, and reviews that catered to a 1990s male audience. The 1997 Media Context High Society – December 1997
While specific table of contents data for the standard December 1997 edition can vary by regional printing, the brand's output during this month followed a structured format designed to compete with larger titles like Penthouse and Hustler . The year 1997 was pivotal for the "High
: Featured mainstream actresses like Liv Tyler on the cover, bridging the gap between adult and pop culture media. : Featured mainstream actresses like Liv Tyler on
High Society is notable for being the first men's adult magazine to hire a female editor-in-chief, Gloria Leonard, in 1977. By December 1997, the magazine had spent 20 years refining its mix of high-production glamour and more explicit content, a formula that kept it in circulation through the early digital age.