Fifty years ago in March 2025, the Japanese company Sanrio introduced Hello Kitty to the world. Designed by Yuko Shimizu, the familiar anthropomorphised cat character has transcended cult status and ...

Hello Kitty, that marketing phenomenon from the Japanese company Sanrio, made her debut Nov. 1, 1974. The little white cat with no mouth was initially aimed at young girls.

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 national tour.

Hello Kitty may be celebrating her 40th anniversary this year, but it seems fans may be in for a bigger shock than just her age. The cute, or "kawaii" character -- whose face has been on ...

The Forever 21 x Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Collection includes women’s, men’s and kids’ styles across apparel, jewelry, shoes and purses in addition to home decor.