The beloved, bow-wearing character is the star of ... Among the anniversary items, a gold coin pendant featuring Hello Kitty holding the number 50 is priced at around 120,000 yen (€724), while ...

And now, despite her ageless appearance, she is 50 years ... whiskers and a bow — her status as a pop culture icon is thanks ...

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 ...

BrendanHunter/istockphotoHello Kitty isn’t just a cute face — she’s a full-blown empire, and collectors are willing to drop ...

The signature red bow and the lack of a mouth has become part of the icon, which turns 50 this year (1 November). Born in Adelaide, Ms Kyriakopoulos says she first met Hello Kitty as a young girl ...

The upper flap has an embossed pattern that depicts Hello Kitty’s iconic bow, while the lower main section of the bag features a quilted surface with bow-shaped metal studs. There’s an ...

It’s 50 years since the creation ... (Photo: A replica of the first ever Hello Kitty product. Credit: Getty Images) Her design – a white cat with a red bow in its hair – only took a couple ...

The Japanese media franchise, Hello Kitty, has generated billions of dollars over decades. With over 50,000 product lines sold in more than 130 countries, the Hello Kitty brand has transcended ...