In the Spring 2008 issue of Barbie Collector you will find the lovely new Silkstone® dolls inspired by a Parisian sketchbook and the lineup could not be lovelier. Continuing with the springtime theme, what would the season be without a fashionable bonnet or two. Enjoy some time with Byron Lars, the designer behind the remarkable Chapeaux™ Collection of dolls, in a Behind the Scenes profile. For history buffs, there is also an excellent piece by Barry Sturgill about the use of the Steffie head sculpt over the past 35 years. From the sculpts debut in 1972 to its appearance in the 2008 Top Model series, this article has it covered.
