![]() ![]() Her mother is a movie star who now heads up a massive company. ![]() 'I've been crying happy tears, it's overwhelming': Pregnant Lindsay Lohan shows off her baby bump in stunning new shoot The same year, fans were in for a shock after learning that the feline they loved and knew, isn't actually a cat at all. The menu includes delicately made bao buns in the shape of the cat and kitty themed cocktails. The bobtail cat even has it's own eatery - The Sanrio Hello Kitty café is located in Siam Square, Bangkok and was opened in September 2014. It was launched exclusively at Neiman Marcus, with prices ranging from £175 to £3,500, with items dripping with 18 carat gold, semi-precious stones and diamonds. and Sanrio announced a partnership for 'Kimora Lee Simmons for Hello Kitty'. Since then the brand has exploded, reaching the global teenage market in the 90's and grossing £6 billion a year by 2014. The Hello Kitty was first drawn by designer Yuko Shimizu, 76, 48 years ago and is owned by Japanese company Sanrioīy 2010 the bobtail cat cartoon was hailed a 'global marketing phenomenon' by the New York Times, releasing high culture collaborations with television personality Kimora Lee Simmons and Victoria Couture. Meanwhile collectors items, like Pez dispensers, are now being sold second-hand on sites like ebay and fetching up to £50, while Victoria Couture bags go for up to £80.Īfter the launch of it's sell-out collaboration with Nike this year, FEMAIL take's a deep dive into the beloved Japanese cat's high culture history. People are willing to pay a high price for collectable items such as the luxury Hello Kitty jewelry range, with necklaces valued at up to £12,000. Since it's launch in 1974, the simplistic Japanese cartoon cat Hello Kitty has skyrocketed into one of the most profitable franchises on the planet.įrom Mariah Carey to Paris Hilton, the Hello Kitty brand has attracted a wealth of admirers over the decades.Īvid collectors have purchased products including cosmetics, stationery, toiletries, tote bags, umbrellas, keyrings, iphone cases, alarm clocks, jewellery boxes and travel sets bearing her face.Īnd now fans of the adorable Sanrio character have been cashing in on some of their now vintage wares, as items such as watches, cups and pillows have increased in value over the years. ![]() She's one of the world's most famous cats - and has been put on everything from planes and trains to people's skin. ![]()
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