Associated Press9 天
At 50, Hello Kitty is as ‘kawaii’ and lucrative as ever
Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional ...
A quintessential ‘kawaii’ export
Hello Kitty is now 50. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-­headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has ...
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, ...
Hello Kitty at 50: The rise and rise of the kawaii character and why you see it everywhere
Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional ...
ABC News10 天
At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever
A young Sanrio illustrator named Yuko Shimizu drew her in 1974 as a decoration for stationery ... confusion stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but ...
devdiscourse10 天
Hello Kitty: Embracing 50 Years of Iconic Adorability
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 ...
As Hello Kitty turns 50, meet the Aussie superfan who spent a house deposit on her collection
Since first appearing on a coin purse in 1974, Hello Kitty's appeal has transcended generations. Collector Victoria ...
WTOP News9 天
At 50, Hello Kitty is as ‘kawaii’ and lucrative as ever
A young Sanrio illustrator named Yuko Shimizu drew her in 1974 as a decoration for stationery ... confusion stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but ...
Happy 50th to Hello Kitty — who you probably think is a cat, but is actually a little girl
Hello Kitty turns 50! Explore her surprising journey from cartoon cat to global icon and learn why she's actually a little ...