Cath Kidston × Hello Kitty second drop will have you spending: florals, gingham, ruffles... turning girly vibes into everyday bags!

Key highlights

• Cath Kidston will launch the second wave of its Hello Kitty collaboration on June 5, 2026. Built around three original British-inspired prints, the collection includes 14 pieces with a vintage storybook feel.

• The Frill Tote Bag comes in two colors, light blue and pink, with embroidered characters and bows on the bag. The official price in Japan is ¥8,250.

• Priced at ¥11,000, the Multi Shoulder Purse has a chain strap and a large pearl handle for two carrying options, plus built-in card slots.

• The stationery collection also includes two standout pieces: a ring notebook and a 3-pocket file folder, both featuring the brand’s signature florals, checks, and hand-drawn bows.

Hello Kitty’s cuteness always has a way of instantly putting you at ease. This time, Cath Kidston is once again teaming up with Sanrio’s popular character Hello Kitty for a second collaboration, turning the brand’s signature British florals, hand-drawn checks, and soft colors into bags, accessories, and stationery. The collection will launch on June 5, 2026, at Cath Kidston’s directly operated stores in Japan and its official online store.

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British florals meet Hello Kitty

Following their 2025 collaboration, Cath Kidston and Hello Kitty have teamed up again, this time launching 14 pieces across three original prints. The designs include “Hello Kitty Gingham Provence,” which pairs the brand’s signature Provence Rose florals with pink and light blue hand-drawn checks; “Hello Kitty Scene,” which depicts British landscapes; and the patchwork-inspired “Hello Kitty Patchwork.” The collection gives Hello Kitty more than just a cute look, adding a touch of British vintage storybook charm.

The collection’s most eye-catching piece is the Frill Tote Bag, its silhouette framed by bold ruffles. Set against a soft checked background are embroidered Hello Kitty and bow logos, with contrasting Cath Kidston lettering at the center. It has a girly feel while retaining the brand’s signature sweet, everyday spirit. The bag comes in light blue and pink and is priced at ¥8,250.

A pearl-handle mini bag that fits your phone and everyday essentials

Another piece worth noting is the Multi Shoulder Purse, which is just the right size for a phone and has card slots inside, allowing it to double as a small wallet. It comes with a chain strap and a large pearl handle, so it can be worn over the shoulder or carried by hand, making Hello Kitty’s cuteness feel more like a petite fashion accessory. Priced at ¥11,000, it comes in light blue and red.

From clear accessories to stationery, you’ll want to collect them all

Beyond the bags, the collection also includes a clear mini pouch charm, a ruffled tissue case and plush charm set, a zip wallet, and a Small Book Bag. Stationery is another highlight, including a Ring Notebook and a 3-pocket file folder, both centered on bow and floral prints. Even the notebook’s inside cover features different Hello Kitty designs, with details cute enough to make you want the whole set.

The appeal of Cath Kidston × Hello Kitty isn’t simply putting the character on products. It places Hello Kitty in a little world of floral scents, checks, and British afternoon charm. From the ruffled tote bag to the pearl-handle mini bag, this collaboration feels like childhood memories reworked into pieces better suited to everyday outfits: sweet without being childish, and just right for anyone who wants to add a little cute ritual to summer.

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