I can has botox: Hello Kitty turns 35

10/22/2009

At 35 perhaps Hello Cougar!?

Hello Kitty has graced everything from coin purses, erasers, and gum to toasters, waffle makers, neck massagers (SRSLY), couture, and diamond jewelry. She has long been a muse to artists & designers worldwide and has brought smiles to fans 35 years. In fact, pop diva Lady Gaga (at right) recently wore an entire Hello Kitty gown for a shoot with celeb photographers Markus Klinko and Indrandi. Now, in honor of Hello Kitty's 35th anniversary, Sanrio is bringing a very unique celebration and retrospective, Three Apples, to the US.

Three Apples is a multi-dimensional exhibition and celebration of all things Hello Kitty and the first ever event of its kind in the US.  The celebration takes place over a three-week residence at the Royal /T café / shop / art space in Culver City, CA. Open to the public and free of charge, the Three Apples Exhibit will feature an art exhibition, unique product and design displays, pop-up shop, and special events for fans of all ages — all celebrating the world’s most iconic feline.

Featuring 80 eclectic artists interpreting Hello Kitty, part of the sales goes to the non-profit L.A. Works.

The show will also feature a pop-up shop, an over-the-top Hello Kitty-i-fied fake apartment, a birthday party with Hello Kitty herself in attendance and other events.
For information on the event visit Three Apples at Sanrio.com

Photo source: Gagadaily.com

ps. True confession: I am fascinated by Lady Gaga, not for her vocal talent, but her style and fashion sense makes for true theatre! Did you see her in the gyrotronic on SNL? Need I say more?  If you share in this fascination, be sure to check out Gagadaily.com for all things Lady Gaga : - o