What Kitty turns 40

It's i bet its hard to believe that Hello Kitty Note 3 cases -- who darling, iconic, six-whiskered sweet-face -- is celebrating her 40th house warming. And right off the bat, you need to know something pretty important: she's not a cat. An "official" bio, released in August by dad company Sanrio, is perfectly completely:

"As tall as five fruits, and as heavy as three, What Kitty is a bright girl along with a heart of gold. She likes to bake cookies and play your piano, and dreams of one day pursuing a career as pianist or maybe even a poet. My wife a gift for music and English language, and a soft spot for Mama's an innovative pie. Hello Kitty Galaxy Note 3 case and your girl twin sister, Mimmy, are the best related with friends. "

Live and learn. Moreover boy, she looks darn healthy for a 40-year-old. But the revelation may not, in the least, put a damper round the hoopla that surrounds this famous anniversary. There's an all-out quite fan convention, a serious museum convention, surprise personal appearances (did you may catch her at Yankee Ground this summer? ) and much more.

After all, essentially face that launched thousands of tchotchkes -- everything from school supplies that bowling balls to beauty products. And many of expensive stuff has been Kittyfied: Judith Leiber made a tiny, bejeweled plastic bag that sold for close to $4, thousand, and Lady Gaga famously wore the perfect couture dress comprising cuddly Pet toys to mark the thirty fifth birthday celebration. "There are some 50, thousand Hello Kitty items in the market possibly, " estimates Sanrio President moreover COO Janet Hsu.

Kitty's the perfect cultural force to be reckoned for, the innocent little face a good estimated multibillion dollar brand. Made in 1974 by Yuko Shimizu, a Sanrio designer, Kitty's summary of the world was delivered on a completely, vinyl coin purse. Two years future she arrived in the United States and your girl popularity has continued to amplify. While Sanrio doesn't release sales actions figures, Hsu says there's been incredible growth in revenue globally. "One of things we can talk about, inch Hsu says, "is that your girl fan base is growing and growing. Your girlfriend audience on social media is over twenty million. And she's multigenerational. inch

This seems to be true. Leslie Schwartz, 53, of Old Brookville recalls owning Hello Kitty stuff once she was a teen. "I a new notebook and matching pencil. inch When her daughter Meredith, currently 28, was a girl they went along to FAO Schwarz, the toy heaven, and purchased a plush doll moreover melamine bowl, plate and goblet. Schwartz is now shopping for her granddaughter Caroline's first birthday. "I find out Meredith would be thrilled if I was given her Hello Kitty. "

So what on earth is the appeal? "I think your girl design is so simple that you can adjust her easily and make her come to be whatever you want her to be, inch says Jamie Rivadeneira, the co-curator of "Hello! Exploring the Supercute Major Hello Kitty, " an convention at the Japanese American National Public in Los Angeles. "She doesn't have the perfect mouth so she doesn't even talk any language, which means she's relatable to anyone, " adds Rivadeneira. "She has whatever personality you may project on her. "

Says Schwartz: "She's everything good. There's a dulcitude to her -- it's simple enjoy a smiley face. "

Hsu provides, "There's a special connection between your girl and her fans. She has a fairly Zen-like disposition. " As for make sure you a mouth? "She speaks for the heart. "

If you feel like planning a trip to celebrate Hello Kitty's big motorola milestone, Los Angeles is becoming Kitty city. What Kitty Con, a fan convention given Target, runs Oct. 30 in Nov. 2, with panel talks, workshops, a retrospective and much more. Is actually even a Hello Kitty Super Store. For info and tickets, pay a go to sanrio. com.

Super fans must check out The Japanese American National Public (JANM), which is hosting "Hello! Studying the Supercute World of Hello Kitty, inch an exhibition on view in April 26 that celebrates Kitty's influence on art and modern culture. Iconic pieces from Sanrio's microfiche will be on display along with 40-mixed about works by contemporary artists. For more info pay a go to janm. org.