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.

Hello Kitty — with a complete collection of sneakers dedicated to Kitty White. But these limited-edition designs are going to ...

In celebration of both brands’ 60th anniversaries, Hello Kitty and Dr. Martens created a capsule collection including the platform boot, loafers, sandals.