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Hindustan Times
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Labubu parties across India are redefining cute and quirky decor
The internet's Labubu obsession is now taking over the party scene too! From Delhi to Mumbai, clubs are hosting themed nights with giveaways, mascots, quirky drinks, and games, turning this craze into a full-blown fiesta. Labubu-themed parties take over India's nightlife Oscar Luxe Club in Noida rode the viral Labubu wave on July 12 with a themed night offering free entry. Guests arrived in Labubu-inspired outfits, posed with mascots, and danced the night away. Saloni Sharma, marketing head, shares, "Watching people of all ages come together, dress up, and go all in made it feel like more than just a party. It felt movement." In Mumbai, Someplace Else at The Park Hotel threw a 'LabubuLand' party on July 26, where guests grooved while holding Labubu cutouts. Supriti Sahay, sales and marketing director, explains, "We wanted to bring that viral energy into a real-world party glitch. We had Labubu-themed photobooths and even Labubu-on-the-beach cocktails for the guests," shares sales and marketing director Supriti Sahay. A themed night at Cyclone Modern Dine In & Club in Nagpur kicked off the Labubu craze in early July. Event curator Nilesh Rokde shares, "It was the first time something this experimental happened here. We wanted the crowd to enter a whimsical zone. With quirky vibes, décor, neon lights, exclusive Labubu-themed zones, photo booths, the night was filled with non-stop party energy!" Pune's English House hosted a Labubu bash straight out of a fantasy cartoon, with tickets priced at 500 and Labubu plushies gifted to all women on arrival. "The response was overwhelming. People came in early just for the plush toys we gave away," says business head, Shubham. Down south in Goa, Diaz Pool Club & Bar turned up the heat with a Labubu night last month. DJ Yogi handed out plushies, sparking wild excitement from the crowd. "When I asked, 'Who wants a Labubu?' the crowd went mad. So, the craze is real," he tells us. Bring the Labubu vibe home: DIY decor ideas Set the tone with Labubu's signature colours like neon pinks, purples, and pastels. Use fairy lights and glow sticks to create a whimsical, cartoon-like space. Print and place Labubu character cutouts around the venue. Set up a DIY photo booth with props and themed backdrops for fun pictures. Set up your snack table with pastel bowls and quirky coasters to match the playful vibe. Add handwritten menu tags with fun names like 'Labubu Shots' or 'Plushie Popcorn' to tie it all together. Add removable stickers with Labubu footprints that lead guests to different 'zones' — snacks, dance area, game corner, etc. Make it special by gifting mini plushies, stickers, or even DIY Labubu keychains to the guests. (Written by Aarohi Lakhera and Richa Singh)
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Labubu frenzy finds a festive spark in Rakhi
Online retailers have jumped on the trend, offering Labubu-inspired rakhis and lumbas in vibrant, personalised avatars. It's the year of the ugly-cute Labubus, and these mischievous monsters are now becoming a part of Raksha Bandhan celebrations. Online retailers have jumped on the trend, offering Labubu-inspired rakhis and lumbas in vibrant, personalised avatars. Scroll through social media, and you'll spot these strangely cute faces trending under #LabubuRakhi. You'll spot these strangely cute faces trending under #LabubuRakhi 'Delhi, Mumbai are ordering labubu rakhis the most' Labubu rakhis have become a hit on Instagram, and the craze is real, agree vendors. 'Labubu is all of us on a bad hair day, chaotic, moody, but still cute. It's weirdly adorable, and that's what makes it a hit,' says Nidhi Gupta, founder of an online brand. She adds, 'I was a little apprehensive when launching these, but surprisingly, people loved them. Be it the Labubu rakhis or gift earrings, orders are flowing in for both. In terms of orders, Delhi and Mumbai are leading the way, and honestly, I'm not surprised.' Labubu bracelets, crochet rakhis and slap bands are also available Another vendor, Richa Raj Shah, who is selling personalised labubu rakhis with name tags online, says, 'Lilac-coloured Labubu rakhis are the most popular, and since they are personalised, people love them even more.' Seeing the craze of the toy, I thought that buying a Labubu rakhi, which is an adorable version of the toy, would be fun. I bought it for my three-year-old daughter Susmita Das Barua, a Delhiite who ordered a Labubu rakhi online Personalised Labubu rakhis with name tags, initials are available online 'We have sold over 1,800 Labubu lumbas' Ruchi Jain, founder of a rakhi brand, says, 'We incorporate the trending characters in rakhis every year, and there was no chance to miss the Labubu. The Labubu lumbas, which can be used as bag charms and keyrings later, are popular. I knew it would sell fast, but the hype is much more than I thought. We have sold over 1,800 labubu lumba and charms all over India but to our surprise, there is a craze in two-tier cities like Indore, Kota as well. '
Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 mobile made by Caviar starts at around ₹8 lakh: Check out the Labubu-inspired design
Over the past few weeks, we have seen a cult pop character doll dubbed 'Labubu' with sharp teeth and wide eyes getting viral over the internet. The trend started with Rihana, Dua Lipa, Ananya Panday, and other celebrities seen carrying the Labubu dolls, and suddenly people created it a new trend for 2025. Now, the trend has taken a whole new turn as the luxury brand, Caviar, has introduced Labubu-inspired Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. This new lineup is being called 'Cosmic Cabubu', which comes with luxurious design elements like 24K gold, diamonds, meteorite fragments, and more. Know more about the Labubu-inspired Samsung foldables. Caviar introduces a luxurious design of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, which is inspired by the Labubu doll. Also read: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7 FE, and Watch 8: Here's everything announced at Galaxy Unpacked July event Cosmic Cabubu lineup of Samsung foldables Caviar has announced a collection of the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, which is being called 'Cosmic Cabubu'. The new Caviar collection is inspired by the viral Labubu doll created by an artist named Kasing Lung. Now, the company has reimaged the viral doll as a cosmic traveller, hence the name 'Cabubu.' If we look into the foldable design, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 comes with a titanium finish with the design of planets and a 3D figure of Zimomo ( a Labubu character). The rear panel is also equipped with 24K gold, jewellery-grade enamel, diamonds and ragments of real meteorites. On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 showcases Cabubu on Venus with black titanium and gold detailing on the rear panel. It also includes 13 natural diamonds and small pieces of actual meteorite, which are extremely rare and exotic in nature. Also read: OpenAI prepares to take on Google Chrome with AI-driven browser, launch expected in weeks Alongside the unique-looking design, Caviar is also offering customisation such as personal engraving, adding a logo or initials, material replacement, and others. However, the Cosmic Cabubu lineup of Samsung foldables does not come at a cheap price, and people will have to pay a huge sum to buy the Labubu-inspired smartphones. Cosmic Cabubu price The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7's Cabubu on Mars edition comes with a starting price of $10340 (about Rs. 8,87,823) for the 256GB storage variant. The Galaxy Z Flip 7's Cabubu on Venus edition is priced at $8910 (about Rs. 7,65,039) for the 256GB variant. Apart from the pricing and design, the foldables retain similar specifications as announced in the Galaxy Unpacked event.
AsiaOne
04-06-2025
- Business
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: Malaysia to begin VEP enforcement for Singapore vehicles from July 1 — and other top stories today, World News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Malaysia to begin VEP enforcement for Singapore vehicles from July 1 Malaysia will begin enforcement action on Singapore-registered vehicles entering the country without a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) from July 1, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said on June 4. The announcement comes eight years after the plan was first mooted in 2017 and implementation of the system was shelved twice, in 2019 and again in 2020... » READ MORE 2. 'The Labubu I need!' Pop Mart hints at new food-inspired collection, exciting fans At this point, we're all no strangers to the collectible toy character, Labubu. It's caused waves across the globe, including Singapore — with fans willing to fork out hundreds of dollars for the doll and F&B businesses coming up with Labubu-inspired treats. In the coming days, Labubu might just start another storm as Pop Mart has just released a teaser for their new The Monsters Wacky Mart series on Instagram yesterday (June 3)... » READ MORE 3. Him Law explains the 'enjoyment' of playing villainous characters While playing a hero can boost an actor's popularity and image on screen, Hong Kong TVB star Him Law likes playing villains. Speaking to AsiaOne last Saturday (May 31) at the newly opened StarHub flagship store in Paragon, the 40-year-old shared that it was actually "very enjoyable" to play these characters... » READ MORE 4. 'I don't think the situation has been handled very fairly': Parents frustrated as ECDA probes Little Paddington Preschool's closure Parents have expressed their frustration at the sudden closure of Little Paddington Preschool in Bishan last week. Speaking to AsiaOne on the condition of anonymity, an affected parent said that that he is currently weighing his options... » READ MORE editor@
AsiaOne
04-06-2025
- Business
- AsiaOne
'The Labubu I need!' Pop Mart hints at new food-inspired collection, exciting fans, Lifestyle News
At this point, we're all no strangers to the collectible toy character, Labubu. It's caused waves across the globe, including Singapore — with fans willing to fork out hundreds of dollars for the doll and F&B businesses coming up with Labubu-inspired treats. In the coming days, Labubu might just start another storm as Pop Mart has just released a teaser for their new The Monsters Wacky Mart series on Instagram yesterday (June 3). The announcement was made on Pop Mart's main Instagram page, but with no word yet of the launch on Pop Mart Singapore's account. While not much information is available yet on what the full collection will look like and when it's going to be released, it appears to be a food-inspired one. The most-recent post included a Labubu vinyl-faced plush, styled as a piece of tempura shrimp. The post also included a 'convenience store' hashtag, which might be a hint that the series could be inspired by convenience store bites. View this post on Instagram A post shared by POP MART (@popmart) The concept seems to be well-received by fans, with many commenting on what they hope the collection would include, as well as ideas for future launches. "A dango plush pendant would be so cute!" one person suggested. "This is the Labubu I need! Also Pop Mart, hear me out, French collection. Baguettes, croissants, macarons and tartlets," another stated. Since being uploaded, the Instagram post has already garnered over 81,000 likes and 925 comments as of writing. Some fans however, withheld their excitement — predicting that it might not be so easy to get their hands on the new launch due to their massive popularity. "I need this but also know I will not be able to get it," a comment read. "Love it! But I can already see myself hyping up for its release and then it being sold out as soon as I hit checkout," another netizen lamented. "Get ready for them to be sold out before they even drop," someone said. Many also observed that resellers would be snatching up the collectible and hiking up prices. "Another impossible drop item to get because resellers will buy them all and sell them for two times or even three times the price," a commenter wrote. "Trying to buy a Labubu is one of the hardest things I've ever done," another read. Pop Mart's Labubu's most recent drop was The Monsters Big Into Energy series — a plush pendant blind box featuring the character with a tie-dye-styled fur design. It was launched on April 25 and is currently sold out on Pop Mart Singapore's website. The brand currently carries another food-inspired Labubu product — the Labubu Lemon Tea Figure — which is available at $39.90 with a minimum spend of $15.90, limited to one set per pax. Last June, Pop Mart also released a Singapore-exclusive Merlion Labubu called Labubu Hide and Seek in Singapore. The doll was available at the Pop Toy Show at Marina Bay Sands which took place in August. It was also there that the character's popularity was further solidified when police were called after fights broke out for the dolls. [[nid:703336]]
