The character is beloved by millions worldwide and has been the face of its parent company, Sanrio, for half a century.

Unlike other Kawaii cartoon ... dpa The cute character first appeared on a vinyl coin purse in 1975. Almost 50 years later you can find her (almost) anywhere: on pens, bed linen or kitchen ...

The Hello Kitty Stratocaster is officially back, available in pink or white, and if you are allergic to cute look away ...

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

“There is an unresolved indeterminacy about her that is so amazing.” Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of ...

For fifty years, her facial features have largely remained unchanged. But as Sanrio illustrator Yuko Yamaguchi, who oversaw ...

‘Tis the season to start stocking up on gifts, and there’s one thing that even the most seasoned parent always finds themself ...

Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but also connotes a lovable or adorable essence. Sanrio recruited Shimizu and other ...

For collectors and enthusiasts at the London Pen Show, the finest writing instruments can cost thousands of dollars. As one dealer put it, “This is art of the highest quality.” Francesco ...

"How cute is this?," Kim could be heard saying as she filmed the Halloween house. "From the Barkers," she added. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to ...