Hello Kitty – one of the world’s most recognizable cats, is featured on almost any kind of merchandise you can think of. Toys, clothes, shoes, home décor and luggage. The range of Hello Kitty luggage for example, is a large one. And it is not just little girls who like to take Hello Kitty along when they travel.
Who is Hello Kitty?
Hello Kitty made her debut on an early forerunner of Hello Kitty luggage. The Japanese bobcat (for that is what she is) first appeared on a line of small plastic coin purses in Japan in 1974. She made her US debut 2 years later.
The cat who appears on Hello Kitty luggage sets actually does, according to her “official bio” have a name – Kitty White. She is also not actually Japanese. She apparently comes form London, England.
She has a twin sister called Mimi ( a Hello Kitty imposter?) and is 5 apples tall and 3 apples wide, which is certainly an interesting way for a fashion icon to describe her personal measurements.
Hello Kitty was created by Yuko Shimizu, a Japanese designer who has also created characters called Angel Cat Sugar and Rebecca Bonbon but spends a great deal of her time these days talking to fans at comic conventions about her famous creation, as Hello Kitty has achieved a sort of cult like status amongst that community.
As previously mentioned there is a wide range of Hello Kitty luggage products available. Here are just a few of our favorites from amongst the wide selection:
16″ Hello Kitty Luggage Bag Baggage Trolley Roller – Technically this pale pink hardsided carry on case is designed for a child, but like many other Hello Kitty products you are just as likely to see it being used by fashionistas who are rather older. The focus of the design is a Hello Kitty silhouette in pink, surrounded by white line drawn Hello Kitty faces. Inside there is room for a decent amount of stuff and this piece of Hello Kitty luggage would make a good choice for short weekend trips.
Rose Red Hello Kitty Luggage Set – For use on longer trips when you need to take more stuff with you this Hello Kitty luggage set is an excellent choice. The large roller case measures 14.57″x 6.3″x 18″ while the smaller travel bag is 13.39″x 3.54″x 9.45. Both pieces are very pink, and feature Hello Kitty’s face only.
Hello Kitty Comic Print Rolling Carry on Luggage - Of all the Hello Kitty luggage choices this case has to be the coolest, definitely suitable for the trendy older traveler. Measuring a generous 15 x 20.8 x 7.5 inches the graphic cartoon print is very colorful and the case itself features both side and front exterior pockets for extra convenient storage.
Hello Kitty Luggage Tote - This is such a stylish travel bag that at first glance it is hard to tell that it is Hello Kitty luggage at all. Hello Kitty appears in a subtle graphic print that is actually incredibly elegant and understated. The bag itself is fully lined and very roomy and features several extra convenient exterior storage pockets.
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