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News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Is BLACKPINK's Lisa Behind The Labubu Trend? Deets Inside
Last Updated: Lisa has been frequently spotted with the viral Labubu plushies, making the dolls even more popular. A big head, sharp teeth, large eyes and those fuzzy outfits—this is what the internet is obsessed with. While the Labubu dolls might appear creepy to some, others have found them quite endearing, resulting in global popularity. The dolls have lately become a favourite among fashion lovers and influencers, who want to do anything to collect them. And we have the likes of Dua Lipa, Kim Kardashian, David Beckham, Rihanna and now BLACKPINK's Lisa onboard the newest obsession. Lisa has been largely credited for starting the Labubu craze, owing to her appearances with plushies of the collectible toy as well as a smaller bag chain. Renowned fashion magazines like Vogue Italia and Teen Vogue have also highlighted the role of Lisa in popularising the Labubu plush toys, leading to a surge in demand and establishing it as a cultural icon. LISA is recognized by Vogue Italia and Teen Vogue as the driving force behind the worldwide surge in popularity of Labubu plush, highlighting her pivotal role in setting the global trend. — Pop Core (@TheePopCore) May 26, 2025 Originally created by Kasing Lung, who earlier had a modest fan base, saw a rise in his dolls' popularity after Lisa's enthusiastic and visible endorsements. The idol made frequent appearances with Labubu-themed merchandise and various accessories in public outings, social media posts, live performances and even fan meets. I still can't believe LISA is the one who started the whole Labubu craze. Its literally everywhere — ꧁★ As per Vogue Italia, Lisa's global influence transformed Labubu from a niche item to an international phenomenon, which has now been embraced by fans and fashion lovers alike. 'Lisa has an instinctive ability to spot and amplify niche trends," the magazine notes. just lisa never beating the labubu enthusiast allegations Likewise, Teen Vogue also stressed Lisa's role in shaping global youth culture, adding that her way of promoting Labubu plushies encouraged her fandom, elevating the doll into a symbol of creativity and self-expression. It is worth mentioning that the BLACKPINK star has herself admitted to being obsessed with the Labubu dolls. Previously, in a conversation with Variety, she said, 'I can't stop talking about Labubus. I've been going crazy for them for almost a year, but now I can't really get a new Labubus. They're really hard to find. I'm kind of sad." A Febre Labubu: O Toque Mágico da LISA — a thread — LISA BRASIL (@lalisabrasil) May 14, 2025 Noting that she has about three or four dolls in her collection, Lisa wishes to have an entire box filled with them, including one based on her own personality that she believes would blow up the Internet. With that said, with Labubu dolls getting immensely popular, one can directly purchase them from the monsters from Pop Mart, their official Amazon store, or major retailers. The unique design and growing fan base have also resulted in counterfeit versions flooding the market. First Published:
Scottish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Rihanna and Dua Lipa among celebs showing off Labubu dolls as strange fluffy creatures surge in popularity
Scroll down to see which other celebs have been pictured with the fluffy dolls LABUBU MANIA Rihanna and Dua Lipa among celebs showing off Labubu dolls as strange fluffy creatures surge in popularity Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FLASH watches and expensive handbags used to be the go-to status symbols. But now David Beckham and Dua Lipa are among many stars showing off strange fluffy creatures on keychains. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 Labubu dolls have surged in popularity since being spotted on the bags of celebs Credit: Supplied 7 Rihanna was pictured sporting a Lububu doll on a Louis Vuitton handbag in LA Credit: Goff 7 Dua Lipa is among many stars showing off strange fluffy creatures on keychains Credit: Goff With their bunny ears and creepy smiles, Labubu dolls have surged in popularity since being spotted on the bags of celebrities including Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Olivia Attwood and Gemma Collins. Created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung, the vinyl figures are sold in £17.50 'blind boxes' — so fans do not know which version they are getting. Former England captain David revealed this week that his daughter Harper, 13, had bought him one, showing off a snap of a rare 'secret' edition character. 7 Olivia Attwood even had a Labubu-themed birthday party Credit: Instagram/olivia_attwood 7 Towie favourite Gemma declared she's 'obsessed' with the dolls Credit: Threads Kim posted a shot of her collection, while former Love Island star Olivia went further by having a Labubu-themed birthday party. READ MORE ON LABUBU SMASH & GRAB Labubu fan issues warning after thieves' smash & grab for 3 toys in their car Rihanna was also pictured sporting one on a Louis Vuitton handbag in LA. And Towie favourite Gemma declared she's 'obsessed', adding: 'It's all about the Labubu.' 7 David Beckham revealed that his daughter Harper, 13, had bought him one of the dolls Credit: Getty 7 Becks posted a snap of a rare 'secret' edition character Credit: Instagram NBA legend LeBron James becomes first male athlete to have own Ken Barbie doll
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rihanna and Dua Lipa among celebs showing off Labubu dolls as strange fluffy creatures surge in popularity
FLASH watches and expensive handbags used to be the go-to status symbols. But now David Beckham and Advertisement 7 Labubu dolls have surged in popularity since being spotted on the bags of celebs Credit: Supplied 7 Rihanna was pictured sporting a Lububu doll on a Louis Vuitton handbag in LA Credit: Goff 7 Dua Lipa is among many stars showing off strange fluffy creatures on keychains Credit: Goff With their bunny ears and creepy smiles, Labubu dolls have surged in popularity since being spotted on the bags of celebrities including Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung, the vinyl figures are sold in £17.50 'blind boxes' — so fans do not know which version they are getting. Former England captain David revealed this week that his daughter Harper, 13, had bought him one, showing off a snap of a rare 'secret' edition character. 7 Olivia Attwood even had a Labubu-themed birthday party Credit: Instagram/olivia_attwood 7 Towie favourite Gemma declared she's 'obsessed' with the dolls Credit: Threads Kim posted a shot of her collection, while former Love Island star Olivia went further by having a Labubu-themed birthday party. Advertisement READ MORE ON LABUBU Rihanna was also pictured sporting one on a Louis Vuitton handbag in LA. And Towie favourite Gemma declared she's 'obsessed', adding: 'It's all about the Labubu.' 7 David Beckham revealed that his daughter Harper, 13, had bought him one of the dolls Credit: Getty 7 Becks posted a snap of a rare 'secret' edition character Credit: Instagram Advertisement NBA legend LeBron James becomes first male athlete to have own Ken Barbie doll Billionaire monster man LABUBU is the brainchild of artist Kasing Lung, who was raised in the Netherlands. He is now worth an estimated £12.8billion after writing three picture books in 2015, featuring magical creatures named The Monsters. Chinese retailer Pop Mart's site reads: 'The most prominent was Labubu, a small monster with high, pointed ears and serrated teeth.' Pop Mart saw sales more than double last year. A spokesman said: 'This isn't just about 'toys', but a collectible pop culture movement.' Buyers are only allowed to purchase limited amounts. There are also 'secret edition' dolls – with rarer characters re-sold on third-party websites for up to £1,000. Last week Pop Mart – which has 16 stores across the UK – paused in-store sales to ensure the 'safety and comfort' of shoppers following chaotic long queues outside shops.
Bloomberg
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Bloomberg
Labubu Beats China's Panda Diplomacy Anytime
This Lunar New Year, a much sought-after gift has been a plush Labubu, an elf-like character with pointy ears and nine serrated teeth made by China's Pop Mart International Group Ltd. With a mischievous smile on her face, Labubu is taking Southeast Asia by storm. The craze took off last April, when Blackpink's superstar Lisa shared her collection on Instagram. In Thailand, where the singer was born, a Labubu-themed store earned more than 10 million yuan ($1.4 million) on its opening day in July, while comments on the character and its maker have exploded on TikTok.
