Hello Kitty News

Hello Kitty by Swarovski

TOKYO - FashionTV highlights fashion events, parties, collections, and photoshoots from Japan in Tokyo Fashion News. In this week's Tokyo Fashion News Swarovski and Hello Kitty recently collaborated for the first time and a House of Hello Kitty event was held at Omotesando Hills. Swarovski displayed some of their incredible creations, including a Hello Kitty cat made completely of Swarovski crystals. Guests enjoyed the space, which was decorated with the image of Hello Kitty in mind. Many celebs and VIPs attended the event including singer Hara (KARA), singer and tv personality Miki Fujimoto, model Young-a, singer May J., blogger Moe Murakami, model Kayo Satoh, singer Iconiq, model Maiko Itai, model Miyako Miyazaki, model Izumi Mori, model Reika Hashimoto, model Shiori Kitayama, model Hiroko Mima, actress Minami Higa, model Ai Tominaga, actress Ayame Gouriki, and Hello Kitty designer herself Yuko Yamaguchi. Singer/songwriter KT Tunstall performed at the mega party. 

Italian luxury jewelry brand Bvlgari recently held their Bvlgari Brilliant Dream Awards 2011, which recognized individuals who gave hope to others. The winners at this year's awards show were soccer player Kazuyoshi Miura and model Jun Hasegawa. The world also got to see for the very first time the latest iconic Bvlgari Bvlgari watch. The atmosphere of the boutique was based on this year's theme of Mediterranean paradise. 

Appearances: Hara (KARA) (Singer), Miki Fujimoto (Singer/TV Personality), Young-a (Model), May J. (Singer), Moe Murakami (Blogger), Kayo Satoh (Model), Iconiq (Singer), Maiko Itai (Model), Miyako Miyazaki (Model), Izumi Mori (Model), Reika Hashimoto (Model), Shiori Kitayami (Model), Minami Higa (Actress), Ai Tominaga (Model), Ayame Gouriki (Actress), Yuko Yamaguchi (Hello Kitty Designer), Kazuyoshi Miura (Athlete), Jun Hasegawa (Model), Maria Kamiyama (2011 Miss Universe Japan), Karen Michibata (Model), Natsuki Okamoto (TV Personality).

Hello Kitty Shoes and more from Twenty 10 Footwear

I’m excited to tell you all about the new Hello Kitty collection of shoes from Twenty10 Footwear who has been licensed by Sanrio to bring us some super adorable Women’s shoes. The collection will include ballet flats, pumps, sandals, rain boots, fur lined boots, sneakers and more!

Here are some examples:

ABOUT TWENTY10 Footwear

Founded in 2010 by Alain Malka, Twenty10 Footwear exclusively holds the Hello Kitty license for women’s footwear.  The Hello Kitty brand is a universal icon that has grown into one of the most identifiable brands worldwide, continually charming and appealing to women of all ages.  The seasonal line will offer a wide array of styles with something for every shopper.  Malka is bringing his 30+ years in the footwear industry to the brand and looks forward to as much success with Twenty10 Footwear as he received while building the Charles David brand.  Twenty10 Footwear will be found in top-tier department stores and boutiques across the globe, and looks forward to becoming a staple for Hello Kitty fans worldwide.  Photo-ready images for the media are available by emailing press@twenty10footwear.com.

Hello Kitty Wine

I got a great surprise in my email from Whitney who wrote:

Hey Emily!!

I am in LOVE with HK! Just this past weekend, the girls and I went out for a night on the town. As you can imagine, finding HK WINE made for a fabulous night! It was the absolute cutest thing. There are four different wines, “Angel” White Wine, “Devil” Red Wine, Sweet Pink and Brut Rose Champagne. I had never seen them before and had to stock up, they were moderately priced and surprisingly tasty. The images of Hello Kitty on the wine labels were just adorable. She is so sassy!

Here’s the photo:

So, I did some more research as I’m sure many of you Kitty fans might want to get your hands on this wine. I found them available from Wine from the Boot priced from $18.99 to $30.99.

The wine was a collaboration between Italian winemaker Tenimenti Castelrotto and Italian fashion company Camomilla. They thought Hello Kitty would be perfect for the wine industry because of her popular brand recognition and because so many women who loved her as a child have grown up and may want more mature products. The tagline for the wine products is actually:  “Our favourite girl has grown up.”

Personally, I suspect a lot of women will try this out especially at girls night out wine tasting events, bachelorette parties and bridal showers. And, I suspect some of you reading this are already itching to get your hands on the cute pendant dangling off the bottle. 

Here’s a picture of the other 2 wine options: