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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 ...
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Hello Kitty Has Tabletop Items Out For 50th Anniversary
The Op Games have several titles out now tied to Hello Kitty, as they have teamed up with Sanrio to celebrate the IP's 50th ...
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University of Hawai‘i expert on Hello Kitty attributes global icon’s popularity to design, as character celebrates 50 years
Yano is recognized for her expertise in cultural anthropology and Japanese popular culture. She is author of the 2013 book ...
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Hello Kitty at 50: The mouthless face that launched an $80 billion empire
And now, despite her ageless appearance, she is 50 years old. Friday marks half a century since Japanese merchandising company Sanrio created the first iteration of Kitty White, or Hello Kitty, a ...
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Hello Kitty turns 50
In this picture taken on October 19, 2024, Helen, founder of the 'Hello Kitty SoCal Babes' fan club, poses with her collection inside her "she-shed" in Riverside County, California. Hello Kitty, the ...
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Hello Kitty turns 50: What's the allure of this 'kawaii' character?
Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Friday (Nov 1) – still making millions for her Japanese creators. The simple design of the ...
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Hello Kitty turns 50
Hello Kitty is not a cat, but a British schoolgirl named Kitty White. She was born on Nov 1, 1974. Japanese illustrator Yuko Shimizu designed the character in her 20s. She was followed by Hello ...