📖 Reading: The history of Hello Kitty

Hello Kitty is a fictional character created by the Japanese company Sanrio. She first appeared in 1974 on a small coin purse and was designed by Yuko Shimizu. Officially named Kitty White, she is often described as living in London with her family. One of Hello Kitty's most famous features is that she has no mouth; this simple, friendly design helped her become a key part of Japan’s kawaii (cute) culture.

Over the years Hello Kitty grew from a character on stationery into a global brand. Her image appears on toys, clothes, bags and many accessories. Sanrio has also created other characters connected to her, including her twin sister, Mimmy. Hello Kitty has been used in many ways beyond products, such as museum exhibits, charity projects and fashion collaborations with well-known designers.

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