At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever
But first, more on the origin story. Unlike Mickey Mouse and Snoopy, Hello Kitty didn’t start as a cartoon. A young Sanrio illustrator named Yuko Shimizu drew her in 1974 as a decoration for stationery, tote bags, cups and other small accessories.
Happy 50th Birthday, Hello Kitty! Celebrate the Fashionable Feline’s Collaborations Through the Years With Balenciaga, Blumarine and More
Heatherette, the label cofounded by Club Kid Richie Rich and Traver Rains, collaborated with Hello Kitty for several seasons, including in 2004, when she celebrated her 30th anniversary. Heatherette revealed purses, dresses, skirts, pants and more printed with Hello Kitty graphics.
She has been a UNICEF ambassador, a special envoy for Japan’s Foreign Ministry and the subject of themed restaurants, cafes, ...
Hello Kitty® and Friends Cafe at Universal CityWalk Hollywood is adding three limited-time treats to their menu to celebrate ...
Hello Kitty turns 50! Explore her surprising journey from cartoon cat to global icon and learn why she's actually a little ...
With the approach of Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary this upcoming Friday, November 1, Universal Studios Hollywood and Sanrio ...
Hello Kitty celebrates 50 years as a cultural icon, evolving from a simple stationery design by Yuko Shimizu to a global symbol with museum exhibitions and diverse merchandise. Despite debates about ...
Since first appearing on a coin purse in 1974, Hello Kitty's appeal has transcended generations. Collector Victoria ...
Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional ...
For those seeking a November calendar printable with a unique Hello Kitty design, Sanrio is offering a free, downloadable ...
Universal Studios Hollywood is gearing up to celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary with new foods and merchandise at Hello ...
From the moment guests entered the store, they were greeted by colorful decorations that captured the essence of Sanrio's ...
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