Hello Kitty at 50 – What’s the secret to her enduring appeal?
Half a century since the “birth” of pop icon Hello Kitty, the cute character’s fame shows no sign of fading – and she’s still ...
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Hello Kitty at 50: The mouthless face that launched an $80 billion empire
Friday marks half a century since Japanese merchandising company Sanrio created the first iteration of Kitty White, or Hello Kitty, a cheerful feline girl (not, as her creator controversially ...
The Straits Times11d
Hello Kitty turns 50: A half-century of whiskers, wishes and worldwide wonder
1. Hello Kitty is not a cat, but a British schoolgirl named Kitty White. She was born on Nov 1, 1974. 2. She is five apples tall and weighs three apples. 3. She lives in London with her parents ...
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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 ...
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At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever
TOKYO -- Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a ...
UH Manoa expert on why Hello Kitty has been a pop-culture powerhouse for 50 years
Hello Kitty just celebrated a very special birthday — she just turned the big 5-0.Created in Sanrio in 1974, Hello Kitty has ...
The Straits Times10d
Hello Kitty still raking in millions with her soft power at 50 years old
TOKYO – Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Nov 1 – and is still making millions for her Japanese creators. The simple ...
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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 and Friends Cafe celebrates Hello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary with limited-time menu items
To celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary, the newly opened Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe at Universal CityWalk Hollywood is adding three limited-time treats to their menu. Kicking off on Hello ...
At 50, Hello Kitty is as ‘kawaii’ and lucrative as ever
Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and accolades.
Seattle Times9d
At 50, Hello Kitty is as ‘kawaii’ and lucrative as ever
TOKYO (AP) — Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle ...