# Cartoons As Real Fashion Models Hello Kitty for Dior in Vogue Japan By Bianca | Published 2008-04-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-dior-vogue References: [uk.reuters](http://uk.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUKT21548320080421?feedType=nl&feedName=ukoddlyenough) & [vogue.co.jp](http://www.vogue.co.jp/page.jsp?id=4579) In Japan, Hello Kitty will be the new model for [Christian Dior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-collections). This is no joke. The white anime cat with pod-like features has been chosen to showcase the latest John Galliano-designed collection. It will be featured in a spread in[Japanese Vogue](http://www.vogue.co.jp/page.jsp?id=4579) which hits news stands April 26. In the issue, an editorial covers a photo documentary of Kitty's shopping spree in Paris alongside Galliano, and covers the white cat's entire makeover procedure. Check out some more on [Hello Kitty Obsession](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-kate-spade): ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Anime Fashion Collaboration:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with popular anime characters to create unique collections. - **Celebrity Cartoon Models:** Potential for cartoons and animated characters to become brand ambassadors and models for fashion and luxury brands. - **Fashion Editorial with Animated Characters:** Increasing trend of featuring animated characters in fashion editorials, providing a fresh and playful perspective. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore collaborations with popular animated characters to tap into new consumer segments. - **Luxury:** Luxury brands can leverage the appeal of cartoon characters to create limited edition collections and attract collectors. - **Media and Publishing:** Opportunity for media outlets to create engaging fashion content by integrating animated characters in editorials and features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cat-Inspired Luxury Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-kate-spade.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Lovable Cartoon Cat Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-and-sanrio.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md) - [Cartoon-Transformed Algae Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-algae.md) - [Cartoon-Honoring High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel.md) - [Opulent Kitty-Themed Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-3.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Cat Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-1.md) - [Character Graphic Collaborative Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-capsule-2.md)