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Hello Kitty at 50 – What’s the secret to her enduring appeal?
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 ...
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Hello Kitty turns 50. A super fan reflects on the enduring appeal
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 ...
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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 ...
Hello Kitty at 50: The mouthless face that launched an $80 billion empire
And now, despite her ageless appearance, she is 50 years ... whiskers and a bow — her status as a pop culture icon is thanks ...