o-hell: three apple's hello kitty 35th anniversary party at Royal/T

{above image: "hell kitty" by slick.}

my love/hate relationship with hello kitty turned a little lustful this past weekend after receiving a full feline injection at the three apple's 35th anniversary party for hello kitty at Royal/T.

perhaps it was the degree of inspiration hello kitty sparked within the artists and designers that made the popular puss easier to dig, and in some cases...even worship.  or, perhaps i finally just drank that damn kitty Koolaid.

the candy-colored kitty exhibition was curated by jamie rivadeneria, owner of the fab pop-shop japan LA.  the fab folks at flux were the party throwers.  it was "super fan day," and the atmosphere was, well...super.  everything from hello kitty vintage wares, modern appliances, designer collaborations, arcade games, one-of-a-kind art, celebrity frocks, claymation stop-motion flicks, and a kitty airstream trailer were on display.

to see my adventures in the airstream trailer, click here.

{above: sid vicious & hello kitty mural by mr. brainwash.}

{above left: "hello krampus" by travis louie; above right: "sacred kitty" by DEPH.}

{above: hello kitty worshipers, models, and tattoos.}

{above: karl lagerfeld and devo "plastic kitty icons" by plasticgod.}

{above: "magic love hello kitty in candyland" by tara mcpherson.}

here's one of my personal faves.  a hello kitty velvet painting...

{above left: "black velvet kitty" by misha;  above right: lady gaga by markus klinko & indrani.}

{above: paris hilton's hello kitty dress and katy perry's hello kitty outfit;  bottom left: heatherette for hello kitty;  bottom right:  anna sui for hello kitty.}

{above left: lada gaga's hello kitty plushy gown; above right: "cosmic kitty" by colin christian.}

{above: hello kitty fans in pink and royal/T waitress in signature, frilly maid outfit.}

{above:  jason mercier's junk drawer hello kitty.}

you made it to the end, poodles.  congratulations!  if you found the ride a bit nauseating, i understand.  sometimes one gal's WHORANGE is another person's hell.

VISIT THE HELL-0 HERE:

three apples: an exhibition celebrating 35 years of hello kitty
when:  now - november 15th
where: royal/t, 8910 washington blvd., culver city, CA 90232

{all images by WHORANGE.  aren't i fancy?}

Comments

[Janelle]

That my dear is quite the round up! I'm actually a Hello Kitty fan so I can handle it ;)

[CitricSugar]

The only Hello Kitty bit I've ever owned was a tub toy made of strange hotel-blanket velour that changed colours in hot water. So very odd.

And I'm assuming that Virgin Mary HK is supposed to be "sacred" and not "scared".... Although I am a little scared.

Great find, though. We don't get nearly as many pop-culture exhibits in Canada, but some of the ones we do have.... way cool.

[Mac]

Wow. That is nuts. Don't think I could do the Hello Kitty tattoo but I could definitely do that bowling ball.

[tula]

Hi CitricSugar, yes, it's supposed to be "sacred" not "scared kitty." HA!!! oops, typo. i think scared kitty is more appropriate, though. i'll fix it on behalf of the artist, but perhaps he should consider a title alteration!

[Rae]

When did hipsters start liking Hello Kitty? Tattoos? Between them, the school girls, and the entire population of Japan, Sanrio has cornered quite the market.

[Cat Sitter in the City]

Hello Kitty and I share the same birthday, which made me curious about her. So I was doing some Hello Kitty research, and, according to her bio on the Sanrio site, she turned 35 this year, and still lives at home in London with her parents. I can't believe she hasn't moved out already!

[tula]

Happy birthday, Cat Sitter! You're right, 35 and still living at home is a bit extreme.

[misskittyb]

welcome to the kitty club....doesn't the koolaide tasty yummy...
drink up..mew mew meOW
lolololololololo
i am a proud owner of the pictured bowling ball..it makes my game
....great pictures.
thanks
=^..^=b

[VO]

Hello Kitty and I share the same birthday, which made me curious about her. So I was doing some Hello Kitty research, and, according to her bio on the Sanrio site, she turned 35 this year, and still lives at home in London with her parents. I can't believe she hasn't moved out already!

[kamagra]

Hello Kitty is my favorite cartoon in the world.