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Dr. Romanelli x Hello Kitty x MEDICOM TOY Figures

retrogurl — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:00:26 +0000

For those who follow me on Twitter know that I’m out in LA right now. I went to the Hello Kitty Art Show at Three Apples Exhibition yesterday and felt like a kid, Hello Kitty overdose for real lol. I’m not a crazy Hello Kitty fan but I do get things here and there especially if they’re super kawaii and collaborations. Be mentioned that Dr. Romanelli designed a collection with Sanrio produced by MEDICOM TOY, found the images of the figures on his site. The project includes three styles of DRx/Hello Kitty figures in addition to a capsule apparel collection. The inspiration for the collection comes from the good doctors fascination with medical science. Here’s a peek at the inner of Hello Kitty’s anatomy and Dr. Hello Kitty. I absolutely must get my hands on these, love the figures. Stay tuned for more info forthcoming…

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Lady Gaga for Hello Kitty

retrogurl — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:00:35 +0000

I go gaga for Lady Gaga, it’s Hello Kitty’s 35th Anniversary and Lady Gaga celebrates in her own special way. Photographed by Markus Klinko and Indrani, Gaga is featured in all things Hello Kitty, the shots will also feature in the special limited-edition re-issue of Gaga’s hit album, The Fame, according to DailyMail. Gaga even gets her eyelids painted like Hello Kitty’s eyes for the shoot, love all the pics!

If you’re in LA, be sure to check out the Hello Kitty Art Show at Three Apples Exhibition located at Royal/T!

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Stussy x Hello Kitty Collection

retrogurl — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:10:38 +0000

Yesterday we reported about the Hellz Bellz x Hello Kitty collaboration in the works, today we spotted this super cute Stussy x Hello Kitty collection over at Freshness. Hello Kitty is one lucky kitty, for her 35th birthday there’s a series of collaborations releasing to commemorate her special day. The Stussy collection featuring Hello Kitty is slated to drop on November 7th consisting of a range of graphic tees, hoodies, keychains and accessories, but the sad thing is it will only be available in Japan. I want!

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Hellz Bellz x Hello Kitty [Sneak Peek]

retrogurl — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:50:08 +0000

Guess what, my girl Lanie from Hellz Bellz is doing it big! This time, they’ll be collaborating with Hello Kitty to commemorate our favorite Kitty’s 35th anniversary! I know this is just a sneak peek of the tags but I’m super excited about it already, can’t wait to see what Hellz designed for Hello Kitty! If you’re in LA, be sure to check out the Hello Kitty Art Show at Three Apples Exhibition. Stay tuned!

Hello Kitty Art Show at Three Apples Exhibition

retrogurl — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:00:50 +0000

Colin Christian

It’s Hello Kitty’s 35th Anniversary and SANRIO is celebrating in a big way, collaborating with 80 popular artists to celebrate. In addition to launching a variety of special, limited edition products, SANRIO will introduce Three Apples, a multi-dimensional exhibition and celebration of all things Hello Kitty running from October 23 to November 15 at Royal/T in Culver City, CA. Royal/T is the visually stunning and playful, 10,000 square foot Japanese-inspired art exhibition space, retail store and “cosplay” maid café, located within the city’s vibrant arts community.

Three Apples, named as a nod to Hello Kitty’s weight as listed in her official bio – features an unprecedented lineup of over 80 celebrated artists, who’ve been invited to interpret their creative vision of Hello Kitty in unique, original works that will be on display and for sale. The art exhibition at Three Apples will be curated by Jamie Rivadeneira, owner of JapanLA, a Los Angeles boutique that specializes in “cute” Japanese and American products. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the artwork will benefit L.A. Works, a volunteer action center that creates and implements hands-on community service projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

Some of the featured artists include: Amada Visell, Colin Christian, Buff Monster, Frank Kozik, Friends With You (FWY), Gary Baseman, Huck Gee, Luke Chueh, Natalia Fabia, Ron English, Simone Legno and Tara McPherson.

This is the first time that SANRIO has produced an event for the Hello Kitty fans in North America. The exhibition as well as all events will be open to the public, free of charge and will offer something for all Hello Kitty fans, no matter their age. Limited edition prints of selected artwork will released at special events during Three Apples.

Royal/T
8910 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
310.559.6300

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Snoopy x Japan Fashion Week

retrogurl — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:54:35 +0000

Photography: Yukie Kasuga

Can we all say, “Awwww, kawaii!”, seems like all the toys are getting more love than us humans lol. Snoopy turns 60 next year and Japan Fashion week has already started celebrating for him with a special exhibition at Tokyo Midtown, the fashion week’s official venue. Fashion brands that we all covet like Hermes, Chloe, Chanel, Balenciaga and G.V.G.V. all created miniature looks for Snoopy and his female companion. Love all the looks, wish I can get a collection to display at home! via WWD

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Christian Louboutin for Barbie Collection

retrogurl — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:14:13 +0000

On Monday, we reported that Mattel, the maker of Barbie, has partnered with shoe god Christian Louboutin to the 50 yr old doll a makeover, with three dolls he’s conceived top to toe which are inspired by Nefertiti and Marilyn Monroe. In the initial report, Louboutin said he found Barbie’s “ankles were too fat” which caused a frenzy throughout the blogosphere, he tries to redeem himself with a new statement, “Barbie’s foot has always been shaped less ‘curvy’ than the rest of her perfect body,” he said. “I just added my little science to Barbie and I’ve been proud to serve her. But fat ankles she didn’t have, she just could have had thinner ankles. That’s all. “She needed great shoes, a thinner ankle and, to me, as I’m obsessed with feet, a foot more curved,” the designer said. We didn’t hold that view to heart, we still love Louboutin.

According to WWD, the collection consists of three dolls packaged in Louboutin shoe boxes, each come with four pairs of Barbie-size Louboutin heels. The three dolls will be released separately, the first to release in December, is the jewel thief-themed Barbie; in February, a safari-themed Barbie, and for May, Louboutin designed a Barbie that goes to the Cannes Film Festival. The dolls retail for $150 each and will be sold at BarbieCollector.com and at Net-a-porter.com, and in September, both sites also will offer a Christian Louboutin Barbie shoe collection of 12 pairs for $40 a set.

In addition, Christian Louboutin will also star in a photo diary with Barbie, titled ““My Year in Paris With Christian Louboutin” which comes with the jewel thief Barbie and is also sold separately for $40 slated to release in December. Fun pictures, love the dolls! What a treat for Barbie, I may need to splurge and get all three dolls if I can!

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