Sanrio x Little Words Project celebrates the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty with an exclusive collection of bracelets.
This limited-edition collection recognizes the legacy of Hello Kitty by combining the Little Words Project’s focus on kindness and self-empowerment with the classic appeal of Hello Kitty and her friends, offering fans a distinctive way to mark this milestone. The collection includes five bracelet designs, "each featuring motifs and characters from the Hello Kitty & Friends series."
Moreover, these bracelets are designed to serve as "daily reminders of kindness, positivity, and nostalgia." To further celebrate the launch, Little Words Project and Sanrio will host an exclusive in-store event at the Little Words Project’s Roosevelt Field location on August 1st. During this one-day event, 25 guests can bead bracelets with Hello Kitty; additionally, guests can meet Hello Kitty with a purchase from the collection for photos to commemorate the event.
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