200% Cute Converse All Star Hello Kitty collab is just too unfair, even a Swarovski crystal style makes a surprise debut

If you think cartoons are only for kids, you clearly haven’t seen the passion of Sanrio fans! The Japanese character brand behind Hello Kitty and a whole cast of adorable friends has long brought Kitty’s comforting energy into every corner of daily life. Now, it’s teaming up with Converse once again to add a touch of pure childhood fun to everyday outfits.

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Inspired by a full cast of Sanrio characters, this collaboration turns Hello Kitty and her friends’ happy everyday moments playing together into lively visuals scattered across the uppers. Built around Converse’s classic Chuck Taylor canvas sneakers, bright colors and character details appear throughout, as playful as sticking little stickers of your friends onto your shoes. Each pair looks as though it holds a sweet little story.

Converse x Hello Kitty And Friends Chuck 70 Stickers

Hello Kitty And Friends x Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star BFFS

Hello Kitty And Friends x Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star Picnic

Hello Kitty x Converse Chuck Taylor 70 Cinnamoroll

Converse Chuck Taylor 70 Hello Kitty And Friends All-Star BFFS (TD)

The collection includes six All-Star styles: five classic high-tops and one low-top design. The Swarovski collaboration is the luxurious version that makes you want to take a second look: a crystal portrait of Hello Kitty adorns the upper, adding a delicate shimmer to the canvas’s originally casual feel. Look closer and you’ll find thoughtful details in the logo, heel, and outsole, making it the collection’s most eye-catching finishing touch.

Converse x Hello Kitty Chuck Taylor 70 Swarovski®

Converse x Hello Kitty will launch on the Converse website and the Sanrio website at 10:00 a.m. EST on March 5 (11:00 p.m. on March 5 in Taiwan). The collection is available in adult and kids’ sizes, with prices ranging from US$ 47 to US$ 355. A selection of customizable sneakers, apparel, bags, and keychains will also be available. If you’re a devoted Hello Kitty fan, this is a great opportunity to add a new pair to your shoe collection!

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