Hello Kitty

Hello Kitty

Because Hello Kitty is the embodiment of Kawaii, let's get to know her better!

Now' let's get into today's topic: Everything you need to know about Hello Kitty!

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Who is Hello Kitty?

Hello Kitty's origins

Created in 1979 by Sanrio, Hello Kitty was an instant success with her irresistible face and adorable personality. According to Sanrio, Inc, Hello Kitty was created with the goal of sharing kindness with the world through small and affordable gift items that friends and family can share with each other.

Kitty's Family & Friends

Hello Kitty has such a lovely family! They live happily in their London home with her mother Mary, her father George, and her adorable twin sister Mimmy.

Kitty has a very large group of friends that include other Sanrio characters such as My Melody, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin and many others.

You can even watch Kitty and Friend's adventures as an anime right here, on YouTube!

Hello Kitty's ID card

  • Name: Kitty White
  • Japanese name: Kiti Howaito キティ ホワイト
  • Birthday: November 1st
  • Species: Cat
  • What she likes: Caring for her friends
  • Favorite food: Her Mom's Apple Pie

Hello Kitty's Personality

Kitty is very friendly, kind and generous with her loved ones, but also with people she has never met. She is the embodiment of kindness and often participates in international charity events.

She is loved by many, all over the world!

Hello Kitty Aesthetic

Hello Kitty's Iconic Look

Her color is red. She wears a red ribbon on her ear. She likes to wear a wide variety of bright, feminine outfits, depending on the time of the day or what kind of activities she's performing.

Kitty's original outfit is red and blue. She was originally seen wearing blue, red, yellow and white.

She has since been dressed by many fashion designers over the years, and she never fails to impress with every new Sanrio collection!

Her red bow is so iconic, it is now recognized everywhere and has even become Sanrio's unofficial logo. There are even hair clips and hair bands made just for you, her loyal fans, to look just like her! 

Different ways Women and Girls wear Hello Kitty

Hello Kitty has been a huge success in the fashion world, and her fans are coming from incredibly diverse backgrounds, ranging from little girls to international rockstars!

Influence of Hello Kitty in the world

A positive influence for Women and Girls

Hello Kitty's positive message of generosity and kindness, as well as her care for others, have made her a positive influence on the world at large, but also on women and girls.

Hello Kitty as an International Ambassador

Did you know that Hello Kitty is an official ambassador for many causes? She enjoys helping others in any way that she can, and we love her all the more for it.

Get to know about Hello Kitty's work as an international ambassador for social causes in this article.

Cute Hello Kitty items to get inspired!

Here is a selection of Hello Kitty items to give your loved ones or yourself!

  • Shop Hello Kitty at My Kawaii Shop!

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