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At 50, Hello Kitty is as ‘kawaii’ and lucrative as ever
Hello Kitty turned 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional ...
Long-awaited Hello Kitty store returns to the Bay Area
Bay Area Hello Kitty fans have a reason to celebrate. The Japanese company Sanrio that created Hello Kitty has announced a ...
Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe celebrates Hello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary with limited-time menu items
Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe at Universal CityWalk Hollywood is adding three limited-time treats to their menu to celebrate ...
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Hello Kitty at 50: The mouthless face that launched an $80 billion empire
She has been a UNICEF ambassador, a special envoy for Japan’s Foreign Ministry and the subject of themed restaurants, cafes, ...
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, ...
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As Hello Kitty turns 50, meet the Aussie superfan who spent a house deposit on her collection
Hello Kitty first appeared on a coin purse in 1974. Since those humble beginnings, she has appeared on nearly every type of merchandise imaginable, from stationery and clothing to snacks and ...
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Of fandom, kawaii, and marketing: Hello Kitty turns 50
For fifty years, her facial features have largely remained unchanged. But as Sanrio illustrator Yuko Yamaguchi, who oversaw ...
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Hello Kitty at 50: The mouthless face that launched an $80 billion empire
“My mother gave me Hello Kitty stationery and school supplies like pencil cases and plastic boards. When I saw them, I thought they were so cute, and they quickly became my favorite. That’s ...
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At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever
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 ...