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Hello Kitty Days
"When I was first designing her, I thought Hello Kitty should be someone who can go with you anywhere, anywhere in the world. She is meant to be a friend that you can talk to, confide in, and connect with, a reminder that you are never alone."
~ Yuko Yamaguchi, creator of Hello Kitty
For those who thought tartan couldn't possibly get any quirkier, meet the Hello Kitty edition - because nothing says haute couture like a bow-wearing cartoon cat! Hello Kitty, also known by her full name "Kitty White," is a beloved cartoon character created by the Japanese company Sanrio and introduced to the world in 1974. She’s depicted as a sweet, kind-hearted third-grade student who lives just outside London with her twin sister, Mimmy. Born in November, Hello Kitty is charmingly described as five apples tall and three apples in weight. She has a passion for baking cookies, playing the piano, and collecting cute trinkets, with favorite school subjects in English, music, and art. Though originally marketed toward pre-teen girls, Hello Kitty’s appeal quickly expanded to adolescents and adults, evolving into an iconic brand with luxury products, including the Hello Kitty Stratocaster guitar, a customized Airbus A330-200, a special edition Louis Vuitton Mini Cooper, designer wines, and fine jewelry. A unique detail about Hello Kitty is that she has no mouth—a choice Sanrio made so that people could project their emotions onto her, allowing them to "be happy or sad together with Hello Kitty." Today, she’s one of the world’s highest-grossing franchises, second only to Pokémon. 💗 ❤️ 💛 🤍 💙 🐈 🎀 🍎
Hello Kitty is a fictional character created by Yuko Shimizu in 1974 and introduced on a vinyl coin purse by the Japanese Sanrio company in March of 1975.
Initially known only as "the white kitten with no name" Hello Kitty now has a full profile with an elaborate backstory. Her full name is Kitty White, and she was born in the suburbs of London, England, on November 1. Her height is described as five apples and her weight as three apples.
She is bright and kind-hearted and good at baking cookies. Her favorite subjects in school are English, music, and art.
Sanrio decided to make Hello Kitty British because at the time of her inception, foreign countries, in particular Britain, were trendy in Japan.
Originally aimed at pre-adolescent females, Hello Kitty's market has broadened to include adult consumers. She can be found on a variety of products ranging from school supplies and fashion accessories to high-end consumer products, including diamond necklaces. There are two Japanese theme parks devoted to Hello Kitty, Harmonyland and Puroland.
Hello Kitty has two official tartans, one in red and one in pink.
For more on Hello Kitty, click her pink incarnation.