Ines Trocchia: the Italian beauty who conquered Playboy USA

After appearing on the cover of Playboy Portugal in 2017, Ines Trocchia returns to claim one of the most coveted covers in the world.

The model from Campania will in fact be featured on the inside cover of the Spring 2026 Issue of Playboy USA.

Despite being born in a small town, Ines has always dreamed big. Thanks to her determination and drive, she carved out a place for herself in the fashion world, challenging existing social constructs.

On social media, Ines doesn’t just show her work as a model — she also shares her deep love for dogs, especially her beloved Bruno, and her commitment to supporting shelter dogs.

It’s a pleasure to have you here with us today to talk about this major milestone, marking your return to a Playboy cover after nearly a decade.
Returning to the cover of Playboy USA is not something everyone achieves — it’s a true consecration, a rare “encore.” Compared to your first time, how do you experience this return? Do you feel different, more mature, or more self-aware in front of the camera today?

The main difference is definitely the fact that this time I’m returning for Playboy in the United States — which means the Playboy.

The Playboy brand is internationally recognized, and posing for the core center of the American magazine has always been one of my dreams.

Very few Italian women have had the opportunity to pose for the American edition, so I feel truly happy and fortunate for this chance.

As for awareness, I feel much more conscious both mentally and physically. People often tell women that “decline” begins at 30, as if turning 30 were something negative.
I don’t believe that at all: I don’t see any aesthetic difference between who I am now and who I was ten years ago when I first posed for the magazine. If anything, I see improvement, not decline. I feel better in every way — even physically — and I see myself as more beautiful. I don’t feel diminished at all.

You embody Mediterranean beauty, which has always fascinated the world.
Do you think America is more inclined than Italy to recognize and celebrate this kind of beauty?

Not really. I simply think everyone is drawn to diversity — meaning something they don’t see or experience every day, just like we are attracted to unique faces we don’t often encounter.

It’s probably the same abroad: when people see features that aren’t typical of their culture, they tend to appreciate them more. I think this is something that unites the whole world.

Social media and magazine covers often show a polished perfection, but we know there’s a lot of work, discipline, and sometimes prejudice behind it.
What is your daily routine that allows you to stay impeccable?

I don’t have a particular routine. I definitely lead an active life: I move a lot and stay in shape. I go to the gym regularly and try to eat healthy. But if I had to say I do something extreme or unusual physically — no.

Of course, this is an industry that requires a very high level of discipline, professionalism, and perseverance. In every sense, you need to be disciplined.

Sometimes there are exaggerated stereotypes suggesting that people don’t eat or make extreme sacrifices to maintain their physique. But very often, people who work in this field also have good genetics.

In short, my routine is made of physical activity and discipline, but with balance. My life is not one of sacrifice when it comes to food — I live it with moderation.

Playboy has played a major role in the history of sexual and aesthetic emancipation. Today, in 2026, what does posing nude or in lingerie mean to you? Do you see it as an act of freedom and female empowerment, or simply as an artistic expression of your work?

For me, it’s both. I think anyone who chooses this path knows that the body is a tool — showing your body is part of being a model.

We see it on television, and we’ve seen it in past advertising campaigns that became iconic because they were provocative: many designers have used the female body as a form of transgression.

Throughout your career, has this idea of freedom ever led to prejudice against you? If so, how did you respond to these attacks?

I believe that if you are too dependent on what others think of you, you shouldn’t pursue this career.

Unfortunately, this path exposes you to public criticism, and everyone has the right — whether right or wrong — to their own opinion. Anyone entering this field must know they will be criticized, judged, praised — there’s both positive and negative.

There is certainly a lot of prejudice around using your body, but there is also a lot of inconsistency. People talk about “objectification,” but I don’t see it that way: a woman becomes an object when she uses her body for someone else’s gain. I, on the other hand, am the subject — I use my body and my freedom for my own benefit.

You’ve conquered magazine covers, sports television, and social media. After this new success with Playboy USA, what is the next piece you’d like to add to the mosaic of your career? Is there a dream you haven’t yet fulfilled?

There are many. One of them is doing something in the film industry, but there are still many pieces I’d like to build.

Thank you so much for being with us. We hope the Playboy USA cover will be your professional consecration and open the door to many more successes.