Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and ...

The interior lining is black. It’s patterned with “Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary,” a red bow, and hearts. The zipper pouch is blue with red and yellow card slots. The red ID slot has a ...

While mostly black, the laces and the interior of their design are the same shade of red as Hello Kitty's bow. Silvery patterns are all over the shoes with the Puma logo in gold on the side.

giving Kitty black outfits or false eyelashes as trends dictated but never removing the bow from her left ear. “Hello Kitty, this cultural object, has something to tell us about the history of ...

BrendanHunter/istockphotoHello Kitty isn’t just a cute face — she’s a full-blown empire, and collectors are willing to drop serious cash for the most rare and luxurious pieces. From diamond-studded ...