Hello Kitty Beyond Cute exhibition in Paris

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1. 1 Nov 1974Background

   Sanrio launches Hello Kitty on a vinyl coin purse in Japan in 1974

   In 1974 Japanese company Sanrio introduced Hello Kitty, designed by Yuko Shimizu, on a small vinyl coin purse sold in Japan.

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   7 Nov

   Why Hello Kitty still melts hearts, from Tokyo to a Paris gallery

   A Paris exhibition running until 26 November explores why Hello Kitty, born in Japan in 1974, still comforts a generation looking for a little softness.