Having a Moment: Hello Kitty
As far as I'm concerned Hello Kitty is always having a moment, but this month she has been busier than ever.
She released her debut album, "Hello World" which features 11 tracks of original pop tunes performed by up & coming young artists (HK Fun Fact: Hello Kitty doesn't have a mouth because she "speaks from the heart," so she can't talk...or sing).
She opened a posh boutique in New York City called Sanrio Luxe...The 1,200 square foot space is accented with black crystal chandeliers and refurbished Victorian furnishings upholstered in jet black, and it stocks rare products from Japan, handbags & shoes from Italian design house Camomilla, Columbian couture apparel from Mabel Palacio, and Kimora Lee Simmons' diamond jewelry collection (and that's just for starters).
...and in celebration of her November 1st birthday (her 34th!), Hello Kitty created a limited edition t-shirt to benefit her friends at the Humane Society. It will be available starting this Saturday at Sanrio.com.
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Love the black chandeliers. What's the story behind this, Kat -- have they always had grown-up stuff or are they trying to appeal to the folks that grew up on Hello Kitty? I played around on the website. There's some fun to be had there, but as a 35 y.o. male I may not be the audience. Perhaps I am missing a certain "special feeling" (i.e., nostalgia & giggle-giggle).
Posted by: khouse | November 17, 2008