Retro Christmas Kitty
Retro Holiday Collection
Hand Painted Prototype

Before she became the cheerful holiday darling she is now, the Retro Christmas Kitty began her life in an entirely different season—and in an entirely different color.

She was once a sleek and mischievous Retro Black Cat, a beloved Halloween companion crafted with vintage charm and irresistible personality. Fans adored her playful grin and expressive eyes. Among those fans was one who made a suggestion that sparked something magical:

“What if she had a Christmas counterpart?”

The idea lit up Joanne Wright’s imagination.

She returned to the original sculpt, studying the familiar curves of the cheeks, the whimsical smile, the spark of character already present. Joanne could see the possibilities—the chance to reshape this little cat into a festive feline ready for a whole new season.

The midnight fur softened into a warm winter white. What once belonged to spooky season began to glow with holiday cheer.

Piece by piece, the kitten transformed.

Her cheeks turned a rosy pink, as if she’d just bounded through fresh snow. Her eyes brightened into sparkling winter blue. Joanne wrapped a big, velvety red bow beneath her chin and added a shiny silver bell that seemed ready to jingle at any moment. Finally, she placed a bright red Santa hat with a fluffy pom-pom on top—completing the kitten’s joyful new identity.

She was no longer the Retro Black Cat.
She had become something entirely her own:

the Retro Christmas Kitty—a holiday companion with the heart of a classic and the spirit of a fan-inspired dream.

From spooky-season roots to holiday sparkle, the Retro Christmas Kitty’s journey is a celebration of imagination and the magic that happens when artists and fans dream together.

Now she’s ready to leap into her new season—
to brighten mantels, warm hearts,
and bring a vintage glow to Christmas displays everywhere.

Available NOW
exclusively on the Joanne Wright Studio website