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 ...

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

In 1974, a 24-year-old Japanese illustrator called Yuko Shimizu put pen to paper ... first ever Hello Kitty product. Credit: Getty Images) Her design – a white cat with a red bow in its hair ...