Calling all 90s kids!
BY JULIA BENITO
What does Forever 21 and Hello Kitty have in common? Everybody loves them! As the pinnacle of all things cute and adorable, Hello Kitty has been a cultural staple for kids and kids at heart since the character first appeared in March 1975 as part of the early Sanrio lineup. Skyrocketing to fame from the surge of the kawaii culture, Hello Kitty is undeniably an icon in her own right.
Now, with the release of the Forever 21 x Hello Kitty & Friends collection, men, women, and children alike can enjoy the charm of legendary Sanrio characters — modernized to fit today’s latest Y2K revivalist trends. With classic tees, tank tops, hoodies, joggers, skirts, and even plush slippers, you can find spunky pieces full of personality to fill your closets with new life.
Hello Kitty in Classic Grunge
Hello Kitty isn’t always about the pink bows — she can get punk rock, too. From classic red flannels and graphic tees ala 90s Avril Lavigne to cool leather jackets, we get to fall in love with a new side of Hello Kitty all over again. Thanks, Forever 21.
Hello Kitty in Preppy Chic
If grunge isn’t your style, take a gander at the preppy picks from this collection. Stroll down the cuter end of the Upper East Side with quintessential preppy staples like cardigans and sweaters for aesthetic yet polished looks with silhouettes reminiscent of our favorite Constance Billard NYC ensembles from Gossip Girl — sans the drama, of course.
Hello Kitty in Loungewear
These days, we see more and more 90s trends making their way back into the sartorial mainstream — beaded jewelry to mom jeans and even (cue gasp) low-rise pants. However, one of our favorites to come back in full force: Juicy Couture-esque sweats. Get cozy with adorable velvety tracksuits, comfortable joggers, and hoodies (with or without cute little ears).
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