Hello Kitty, the beloved franchise based on the adorable face of a cartoon kitty, has had several fan-favorite brand collaborations over the years that play on fashion’s most popular silhouettes with new designs and cheery colorways. From Vans to Dr. Martins, each one of Hello Kitty’s partnerships has led to anticipated products and fan-favorite releases.
Ahead, FN recaps some of Hello Kitty’s most innovative collaborations to date.
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Hello Kitty X Vans, 2013
Image Credit: Vans In 2013, Hello Kitty teamed up with Vans on several new iterations of the brand’s classic low and high-top styles in shades of pink, blue, red and black.
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Hello Kitty X Converse, 2018
Image Credit: Converse In 2013, Hello Kitty collaborated with Converse on several new versions of the brand’s classic low and high-top styles in shades of pink, white and black.
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Hello Kitty X Reebok, 2019
Image Credit: Ebay Hello Kitty collaborated with Reebok in 2019 on a chunky laceless sneaker in cherry red and bright white.
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Hello Kitty X Sketchers, 2020
Image Credit: Sketchers Hello Kitty collaborated with Sketchers in 2020 on a collection of chunky sneakers featuring the franchise’s signature red, pink and white shades.
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Hello Kitty X Dr. Martins, 2021
Image Credit: Dr. Martins In 2021, Hello Kitty teamed up with Dr. Martins on several new pairs of leather boots and shoes adorned with the character’s face and finished with red laces.
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Hello Kitty X Nike, 2022
Image Credit: Nike In 2022, Hello Kitty partnered with Nike on a sleek pair of Air Prestos adorned with a character print on Sanrio’s (Hello Kitty’s parent company) signature blue.
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Hello Kitty X Adidas, 2023
Image Credit: Adidas Hello Kitty teamed up with Adidas in 2023 on several new cutesy iterations of the brand’s Superstar and Stan Smith silhouettes.
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Hello Kitty X Crocs, 2023
Image Credit: Crocs In 2023, Hello Kitty collaborated with Crocs on a pair of “Hello Kitty and Friends” clogs that featured a pink printed base and were adorned with several Sanrio character Jibbitz.
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Hello Kitty X Heelys, 2023
Image Credit: Heelys Hello Kitty partnered with Heelys in 2023 on a collection of colorful sneakers equipped with the ability to wheel oneself from point A to point B.
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Hello Kitty X BAPE, 2023
Image Credit: Depop In 2023, Hello Kitty collaborated with A Bathing Ape (BAPE) on an exclusive limited edition pink patent leather sneaker.
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Hello Kitty X Crocs, 2024
In 2024, Hello Kitty collaborated again with Crocs on a pair of classic clogs that took details from the character’s wardrobe and implemented them into the shoe’s design.