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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 ...
Walmart Has the Best Gifts for Girls, From Toddlers to Teens
When it comes to finding the perfect gifts for girls in your life, from spirited toddlers to trendy teens, Walmart is your ...
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Build-A-Bear Paints LA ‘Hello Kitty Pink’ with New Collaborative Workshop
Build-A-Bear Workshop’s IP partnerships have always been one of its biggest differentiators, but now the retailer is bringing ...
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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 ...
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Retired UH professor reflects on the 50-year-old icon Hello Kitty
The beloved character Hello Kitty turned 50 last Friday. She’s grown from a Japanese character to a global icon. Retired University of Hawaiʻi anthropology professor Christine Yano reflects on the ...