Hello Kitty was first created by Yuko Shimizu in 1974. She made her first appearance on a children’s coin purse in 1975 and in the five decades since, the character has delighted millions across ...

The fact that Hello Kitty isn’t always Sanrio’s most popular character is not a problem, it’s a sign of success. Sanrio has shown that a strong brand doesn’t need to rest on a single icon.

It was not until the 1990s that Sanrio decided to try and market Hello Kitty to older customers as well, using her as a retro character for new products, gearing these toward those who did not ...

Sanrio told the BBC that Hello Kitty’s real name is Kitty White, and she was born in England. The company then confirmed that the character was indeed an 8-year-old girl.

The newest Hello Kitty fashion, beauty and lifestyle products from brands like Baccarat, Crocs, Forever 21 and OPI are selling like crazy. These 23 are still available to shop.

Hello Kitty creators reveal the beloved character is not a cat. On 18 July, Sanrio, the Japanese entertainment company that created Hello Kitty, made an astounding revelation for the iconic ...

On the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty, fans were shocked to learn that their beloved cat-inspired character is, in fact, not a feline at all — she's a little girl.

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, the beloved cartoon character that’s brought smiles to kids and adults around the world for generations, is celebrating her 50th anniversary this year. The Japanese company Sanrio ...

And Hello Kitty is that." The character may be seen differently in Japan than here, said Mika Nishimura, a design professor at Tokyo's Meisei University.