It’s amazing to me how long a fashion cartoon kitten has captured the hearts of kids and adults alike. Albeit a little surprising, Sanrio’s Hello Kitty character is celebrating 35 years of offering shoppers its kitschy, cute products with no signs of slowing down any time soon.
In addition to crystal-studded music players and jewelry, one of the limited edition collaboration collections created to commemorate the anniversary event is a handbag collection from bling-tastic designer Judith Leiber. The line is exactly what I’d expect from Leiber … just with Hello Kitty on the front. Actually, the shimmering, crystal-covered quirky combination is just up the designer’s alley considering some of her previous designs.
These minaudiere-style bags don’t seem to be intended for Hello Kitty’s young fans, however. The glitzy hobo-style purse shown above is set to be priced at nearly $4,000. In my opinion, you have to be a major fan of the brand, as well as Judith Leiber’s signature look, to shell out that kind of cash. On the other hand, these limited edition products will be collector’s items.
