Hello Kitty, the cutest cartoon cat in the world and dream of millions of (mostly) Asian teenage girls, celebrates her 35th birthday soon. Reason enough for Sanrio, the Japan-based company behind Hello Kitty, and luxury brand Swarovski Crystal to produce a Hello Kitty figure of a very special kind.
The so-called Super Hello Kitty (great naming) weighs 569g and costs 15 million Yen or $152,000. The diamond-clad thing is currently being showcased at a watch and jewelry trade fair in Basel. So hurry to Switzerland if you own that kind of money and want to make your girlfriend really happy.
Via AFP BB News [JP]
Wow, makes the $20,000 Mazinger look like a bargain!
I’ve never understood the trend of putting swarovski crystal all over stuff, especially electronics. Now it not only is ridiculously expensive, but I can’t actually use it for its intended purpose.
Luckily my gf likes them from pluche !
eh no GF needs that…rather buy a frickin house with my wife.
Handbag maker Anteprima is also making a hello kitty shaped bag and selling it for a bit over 2k. Not as expensive as the Swarovsky, but still pretty ridiculous, I think.
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/fashionflash_article/anteprima_x_hello_kitty_collaboration_collection/