Sanrio told the BBC that Hello Kitty’s real name is Kitty White, and she was born in England. The company then confirmed that the character was indeed an 8-year-old girl.

The collection starts at $16.90 for an adorable pair of plus size Hello Kitty panties and extends up to $68.90 for some gorgeous Hello Kitty swing dresses, which are perfect for any H.K. lovers ...

The popular Hello Kitty brand — commonly found on stationery, purses, pajamas and other items for children — will soon start appearing on a MasterCard debit card.