She has been a UNICEF ambassador, a special envoy for Japan’s Foreign Ministry and the subject of themed restaurants, cafes, ...

Thank You Mart will release the Retro Room line of Sanrio items, which use classic designs for popular mascots. Merchandise that are part of this collection are everyday items that have a ...

Bay Area Hello Kitty fans have a reason to celebrate. The Japanese company Sanrio that created Hello Kitty has announced a ...

Hello Kitty turns 50! Explore her surprising journey from cartoon cat to global icon and learn why she's actually a little ...

From the moment guests entered the store, they were greeted by colorful decorations that captured the essence of Sanrio's ...

To that end, Sanrio's official U.S. store regularly releases new products that cater specifically to overseas fans, from clothing, jewelry and accessories to stationery, plush toys and even useful ...

Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional ...

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 ...

The celebratory 50 th anniversary merchandise at Sanrio Smile Shop includes Hello Kitty T-shirts, plush, ceramic mugs, tumblers, notepads, hats, aprons, signs, stationery kits, lanyards ...

Heatherette, the label cofounded by Club Kid Richie Rich and Traver Rains, collaborated with Hello Kitty for several seasons, ...

Since first appearing on a coin purse in 1974, Hello Kitty's appeal has transcended generations. Collector Victoria ...

Designed to adorn children’s items and stationery, she was first drawn by Yuko Shimizu, one of Sanrio’s in-house illustrators, in 1974. The company wanted designs embodying “kawaii,” a ...