The Character Series "Hello Kitty" (2024)Hello Kitty was created in 1974 and the first item, a vinyl coin purse, was introduced in 1975. Originally, Hello Kitty was only marketed towards pre teenage girls, but beginning in the 1990s, the brand found commercial success among teenage and adult consumers as well. Representatives for Sanrio have said that they see Hello Kitty as a symbol of friendship, which they hope she will foster between people across the world.