[DiaryPoint = Reporter Eom Juyong] Gelato Pique released its second collection with Sanrio Characters in South Korea on November 12. The lineup now features five characters: Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll, joined by My Melody, Kuromi and Little Twin Stars. Sanrio’s official Japan announcement describes the fall/winter collection as featuring the characters asleep.
The collection’s signature item is the “BABY MOCO Jacquard Pullover & Long Pants Set,” with a jacquard design showing a character sleeping on a pillow. Gelato Pique’s official online store lists it at 224,000 won. A short-pants set is 217,000 won, a cardigan is 172,000 won, and a dress is 139,000 won. Sanrio’s official Japan product listing also includes a women’s jacquard set and dress, while the pullover and short-pants set comes in all five characters.
The lineup also includes T-shirts, long pants, camisole dresses, pet pullovers and pouches. The pouch is listed at 65,000 won. Little Twin Stars items are part of the collection’s overseas distribution lineup available only in South Korea, and products and stock may vary by retailer. Sanrio’s Japan announcement says the Little Twin Stars items come in an exclusive color available only through the Sanrio House official online store, and are not sold at Sanrio House stores in Japan or at some online retailers.
Online, the collection is available through Gelato Pique’s official store and 29CM. In person, it is sold at Grand Maison Hannam, Hyundai Department Store’s Pangyo and Chungcheong branches, Galleria Department Store’s Luxury Hall WEST, and Lotte Department Store’s Jamsil branch. In Japan, Sanrio says the collection is available through a separate distribution network, including Sanrio House stores, the official online store and USAGI ONLINE.
Pop-ups are running at Shinsegae Department Store’s Gangnam branch from November 12 to 22, and at its Centum City branch from December 4 to 17. The collection went on sale on launch day, with the next pop-up opening at Centum City in Busan. In Japan, Gelato Pique announced a schedule for its limited-concept stores at five locations starting October 28: Daimaru Sapporo, Ginza Mitsukoshi, JR Nagoya Takashimaya, Hankyu Umeda Main Store and Fukuoka Parco.