Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It all started on a coin purse half a century ago. Today, her blank, innocent stare can be seen on bed linen, clothes and (only ...

The world’s cutest cat (yes, cat, despite the rumors you may have heard) turns 50 on Nov. 1, and to celebrate, we’re diving into the Hello Kitty origin story Our editors and experts handpick every ...

Hello Kitty is one of the most beloved characters in the world. Created in 1974 by the Japanese company Sanrio, her simple face and red bow have become symbols of cuteness, kindness, and calm. From ...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hello Kitty, the beloved pop culture icon who inspires happiness around the world, is kicking off a year of festivities in honor of her 50th anniversary. Since her debut ...

A destination for all things Hello Kitty, Claire’s is marking the icon’s 50th anniversary year with an ongoing celebration that kicks off with a wonderfully futuristic campaign, in-store event, ...

Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and cultural soft power. Dressed in a kimono, Hello Kitty performs a classical ...

The Sanrio Company has designed hundreds of characters since 1960, when the company was initially founded, but none have earned quite the level of fame that Hello Kitty has. Since her inception back ...

She weighs three apples and stands five apples tall. She enjoys baking cookies and dreams of being a pianist or poet. And now, despite her ageless appearance, she is 50 years old. Friday marks half a ...

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 first ...

New “Hello Kitty” comic books will soon launch as part of a collaboration between Japan’s Sanrio and comics giant IDW Publishing. The new multi-title partnership will begin with the debut of the ...