Hello Kitty Ring

We all recognise that lovable face, the white mouthless girl-cat who has rather puzzingly owned our hearts since we first saw that amazing back-pack in Chinatown at the age of twelve. It's time to greet our latest icon of the week... Hello Kitty!

Dear Hello Kitty,

Let's forget about the money and the products for moment. Let's put aside the fact that you are a funny little mouthless catgirl who's been drawn with about two lines.

You are a mystery. A blank, cosy space that can be filled with our hopes and dreams. You were there for us when everyone else was busy. You are our childhoods. You're something rather special indeed...