Hello Kitty Men Project Part II

As I posted  earlier, Sanrio has entered the  men’s market  with the  Hello Kitty Men Project . Sanrio is  trying make Hello Kitty cool for men. I am glad  for the  effort but  puzzled by the small scale of the project  and  subtleness of the line. First I was hoping for  something  more overtly Hello Kitty than just a  bow. Not  just bow,  I want to see  Hello Kitty on the men’s line.

Another issue as reported in Forbes magazine  there was only limited quantity and limited  number stores in Japan especially for  the shoes. I was hoping for a  larger release  especially in the US.

Moreover, nobody thought in 2010 a show about magical ponies aimed at little girls  would attract a large group of men and teens. The Bronies proven it can be done, but unlike Hasbro, Sanrio always wanted the male market.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2015-02-02/hello-kitty-men-fashion-line-adds-fabulous-loafers-denim-jackets/.84009

http://www.sanrio.co.jp/news/kt-men-lumine-20150202/