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She’s a fashionista of few, okay, no words, but she’s somehow managed to become an ageless style icon. The proof — she’s only a fictional character yet her celebrity knows no bounds. She’s been spotted with A-listers such as Mariah Carey, Cameron Diaz, and Heidi Klum, to name a few. Fashion Club takes a look at how a cute little cartoon named Hello Kitty has become one of the fiercest felines the world has ever known.

Plus: Find get the scoop on the surprise connection between Hello Kitty and FIDM!

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She Rocks
Music is one of her favorite hobbies so Sanrio and Fender® partnered to create the Hello Kitty Stratocaster, a super-cute, super-girly guitar that rocks!

She Cares
Hello Kitty has held the position of U.S. Children’s Ambassador for UNICEF since 1983!

She’s Got Cool Fans
Stars like Mandy Moore, Steven Tyler, and Christina Aguilera are among the millions of Hello Kitty fans worldwide.

She’s Business Savvy
This little kitty’s face adorns over 22,000 products, from coin purses to cars! Her likeness earns half of Sanrio’s $1 billion revenue each year.

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Hello Kitty has inspired collections from handbag designers Rebecca Minkoff and Judith Leiber, jewelry designer Tarina Tarantino, and dozens of others!

She’s a Star
She’s been featured in tons of magazines, including Nylon and AP, plus she just made her debut at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®!

Sanrio & FIDM

The Vice President of Marketing for Sanrio, Inc. is also a FIDM Instructor who specializes in Marketing and Branding courses! Imagine developing your own product or creating an amazing image for an international product like Hello Kitty. Find out more about FIDM’s Merchandise Marketing Major!
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