Hello Kitty

Hello Kitty is a global brand created in 1974 by the Japanese company Sanrio. The character, originally designed by Yuko Shimizu, is depicted as a British anthropomorphized white cat known for her signature red bow and lack of a visible mouth. Initially marketed toward pre-teenage girls, Hello Kitty gained commercial success among teenage and adult consumers starting in the 1990s. Sanrio’s products featuring Hello Kitty, including stationery, gifts, and accessories, are sold worldwide.