Photographs from a small group of islands
Labels such as Louis Vuitton may be all well and good for the likes of luggage, but as far as footwear is concerned, the true fashionista would be an absolute fool to opt for anything other than colourful Kitty-themed creations.
These ultra stylish sandal-cum-slippers being perfect for either sunny saunters or simply sitting on the sofa, as well as allowing the wearer to savour the soothing glow of Sanrio satisfaction.
The ever-increasing consumption of all things Christmas related in Japan has, perhaps not surprisingly, come under the calculating consideration of the nation’s most conniving cat, Hello Kitty.
Meaning that to regular readers and feline fanatics alike, I unfortunately can’t wish you a Merry Christmas,
but instead, a Happy Hello Kitty Holidays!
Possibly due to the phenomenal success of the Billy’s Boot Camp, Sanrio has opted to add its favourite feline’s face to one of the few products left lacking one — the Slender Shaper.
A cute as can be waist wobbler that is perfect for easing the effects of year end excesses. And it also comes with a free face towel.
Plus if all that wasn’t enough, prolonged use of the thing apparently produces an appearance as appealing as this one.
The vibration loving pussy maybe even allowing the purchaser to squeeze into a pair of Hello Kitty pants.
Perhaps.
(Big thanks to Ken for the tip)
Seeing big game cats online and in magazines is one thing, but getting up close and personal with one of the rarer forms of Japan’s most famous feline is something else altogether.
In particular, the way this one trapped unsuspecting targets in Tokyo with its tasteless and over the top trappings was a true sight to behold, with many of the victims leaving inexplicably dazzled and decidedly down on dough.
Although at least they did have a new NEC laptop to lug home, which is something,
I suppose.
In Japan, where kawaii is unquestionably king, nothing can escape from the ever increasing control of cuteness.
Yet despite this, should there ever be a prize — if indeed there isn’t one already — for the country’s daintiest little door bell, then this one will definitely take some beating.
And then some.
(click images for higher-res house-related homage)
As the Japanese are seemingly making much more of a hullaballoo over Halloween this year, there was obviously no way a certain cat was going to miss out on this rapidly growing cash cow, with the formidable feline looking down on her defenceless followers with demonic indifference being somehow rather apt.
