Sneakers can be traced to 1860s England, where they were worn by the croquet-playing upper class. At the time function, not fashion, was their purpose. Not any more. Today, the fashion-forward sneaker culture is huge, with the global market forecast to reach more than US$100 billion in revenue by 2026, according to data research firm … Read more
tokyo — Hello Kitty turned 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a national tour. And that’s just in Japan, her literal birthplace but not the one listed in her official biography. Confused? Welcome to the party. If … Read more
The Hello Kitty Cafe in downtown Vancouver opens at noon, but it is common to see a small line of people waiting outside well before then. Since the cafe launched in May, a steady stream of fans have come to check out their favourite cartoon feline-themed cafe. On the ground floor of the two-storey space … Read more
There is simply no getting enough of Hello Kitty, the cute, red-bow-wearing character created 50 years ago and which has since been seen everywhere from phone cases to make-up to plush toys. Now Sanrio, the character’s Japanese creator, has joined forces with Hong Kong fashion brand Grocery for a limited-edition series that launches on October … Read more
