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Hello Kitty clothing collaborations: Hong Kong Izzue store, KiLaRa Japan, Forever 21 Sanrio capsule collection.

Posted by La Carmina on November 25, 2012

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Uh oh, this blog post is Hello Kitty kawaii overload!

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Quite a few people are raving over the current Forever 21 x Hello Kitty capsule collection. While the F21 limited edition items are not bad, they pale in comparison to the designs I found in Hong Kong.

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Exhibit A: the Hello Kitty b + ab collaboration. Asia pop street style perfection.

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This extensive range was sold in my favorite Hong Kong store, Izzue. Unfortunately, items are no longer available and cannot be bought online (but keep reading for items that you can purchase!)

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I love the cat-faced shoes, plump bows and puffy jackets. The designs are sleek yet poppy — this isn’t stuff for kids.

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Although there’s lots of that in Hong Kong as well. Sanrio shops are everywhere, like this one in Causeway Bay.

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When I was a child, I wanted a Tuxedo Sam penguin plush toy. Finally, I found one.

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Moving on to Exhibit B: Hello Kitty’s collaboration with KiLaRa, a Japanese designer brand.

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These cute women’s clothes, accessories and shoes were sold in Sogo, the Japanese department store. Again, they’re likely sold out and can’t be found online.

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Don’t cry. Sanrio collaborations with Asian clothing designers are a dime a dozen, so there will surely be more items available in Hong Kong and Japan soon. (Links at the bottom of this post.)

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I personally prefer the more subtle Kitty-wear. Instead of a tshirt with her face on it, I bought these scalloped shorts with bows.

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I also got the shoes with the fat red bows (above). Too adorable to resist.

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It’s nice to see Kitty in purple and pastels.

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The cuts and trims are unmistakably Japanese.

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In some ways, I prefer to shop in Hong Kong than in Japan. Here, you can get well-made clothing (sometimes by the exact same Japanese designers) for lower prices.

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These shirts, for example, were around $15-20 US.

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A bigger and better selection than the Forever 21 Hello Kitty partnership, don’t you agree?

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Ditto with the Reebok x Hello Kitty sneakers, also sold at Sogo Hong Kong.

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What’s your opinion of these Hello Kitty Hong Kong collections? Which items did you like best?

PS: Although the clothes in these photos are not sold outside Asia, there’s lots of Hello Kitty items available online: including these plush sneakers, cute winter shirt, sweater dress, winter bobble hat, and magenta watch. Click for more details and to purchase.

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New York Goth, Punk, Industrial, Alternative style & shopping. St Mark’s Place NYC. Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted by La Carmina on November 22, 2012

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If you’re on my Twitter or Google Plus, you’ll already know… we Pirates landed a new TV job, which will shoot early next year! Details and destinations to come soon. (Above: doing a segment with Fashion TV Japan during NY Fashion Week.)

I was chatting with Yukiro yesterday, and there’s a lot we are grateful for. Here’s some reflections (and bonus NYC photos) on Thanksgiving Day.

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First, I’m thankful to all of you who believe in my work. This journey’s been long and strange, and your support is very meaningful to me.

(Above: sitting front row at the Vantan Tokyo runway show, inside Lincoln Center.)
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Sunglasses: gifted by Lumete
Zombies tshirt and cardigan: gifted by Sourpuss Brand Clothing
Tulle skirt: gifted by Shabby Apple

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I’m beyond grateful for good friends and the good times we have together. Yukiro and I can inject hell and horror into any mundane situation…

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Even when riding the NY subway…

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… or ordering pizza.

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I appreciate being able to travel so much for my work, allowing me to discover new corners of the world. (Vietnamese pho at 2am, St Mark’s Place.)

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I know I’m very lucky to have this mobility, which lets me see friends in wide-spread places. (Mugging outside Kenka izakaya.)

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Super grateful for RuPaul’s Drag Race. But seriously, Ru’s a pioneer and his show shines a light on alternative culture. Inspired to do the same.

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Here’s to good causes and good food. Jenny of ProjectExplorer (a terrific, non-profit educational travel series) took us to Spice Market in the meatpacking district. I’m salivating as I recall the south Asian flavors… coconut rice, shaved tuna with chili tapioca, yuzu drink, and pumpkin ginger cheesecake.

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Let the ghostly adventures continue! Click for more NY Fashion Week coverage, including runway shows and parties.

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What are your plans for Thanksgiving? Will you be eating cute or scary desserts?

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What are you thankful for today? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments, or on my Google Plus.

PS: since some of you asked, these photos are taken with a Canon Powershot S100, available on Amazon. Simply the best compact camera on the market.

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