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News18
2 days ago
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Video: This Massive Line Outside Pop Mart Melbourne Highlights Labubu Mania
Last Updated: The craze began to grow in Southeast Asia when K-pop icon and White Lotus actress Lisa Manobal was seen carrying a Labubu doll. Hundreds of fans braved Melbourne's freezing weather to line up overnight for a special toy launch. The crowd gathered on Bourke Street, eager to grab limited-edition dolls from Pop Mart's newest store. Pop Mart is a Hong Kong-based company known for its collectable toys, especially the monster-like dolls called Labubus. These toys have become a global sensation, thanks to their rising popularity on TikTok. The craze began to grow in Southeast Asia in April 2024 when K-pop icon and White Lotus actress Lisa Manobal was seen carrying a Labubu doll. Other celebrities, like Rihanna, have also been spotted with them. The new Bourke Street store is the largest Pop Mart outlet in Australia and the only one in the world themed around the popular Skullpanda character. Chinese artist Xiong Miao created Skullpanda. One fan, Amy Sutherland, wore a Skullpanda T-shirt while waiting in line. She said she was thrilled to see a store based on her favourite doll. 'It's just something fun in such a heavy world," Amy shared. 'Staying in touch with my inner child is really important to me." The opening drew people from all over the world. Fans began lining up hours in advance. Brandon Fraser was the first in line after arriving at 2 pm the previous day. He has been collecting the toys for three months and already owns 60 dolls. He spent $1354 during the launch and left with several boxes of merchandise, including an orange Labubu pillow. 'I'm happy. I can't complain," he said, as quoted by the Herald Sun. One major appeal of Pop Mart toys is their packaging. The dolls come in 'Blind Boxes", so buyers don't know which doll they'll get until they open it. This mysterious element drives people to buy more, especially those seeking rare editions. One of the most wanted Labubu dolls is the 'Chestnut Cocoa" from the secret edition. Pop Mart's Australia and New Zealand head, Yuki Wu, called the Melbourne launch an exciting step. 'We're inviting fans to step inside a world they know and love," she said. The store opened at 10 am, with crowds rushing in to collect the exclusive toys. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
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Did White Lotus star Lisa Manobal really wear Rosa Parks embroidered on her Met Gala outfit?
Did White Lotus star Lisa Manobal really wear Rosa Parks embroidered on her Met Gala outfit? This year's Met Gala saw another event full of stunning outfits, bold designs, and, of course, some questionable choices. One star who raised eyebrows at the event was K-pop singer Lisa Manobal, who recently appeared in The White Lotus, wearing a lace Louis Vuitton bodysuit embroidered with a collage of different faces, including one that appeared to look like the civil rights activist Rosa Parks. The theme for Monday night's event was inspired by The Metropolitan Museum of Art's forthcoming spring exhibition, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style', which focuses on menswear and suit tailoring, with an emphasis on Black dandyism. The dress code, titled 'Tailored For You,' was chosen to encourage individual expression, inviting guests to dress in a way that felt authentic to them. ADVERTISEMENT Manobal, who is part of the colossal K-pop group Blackpink, wore the bodysuit under an embroidered jacket, accessorised with LV logo tights and a monogrammed handbag. The embroidered pattern in the lace appears throughout the jacket and bodysuit in different places, but is most visible on the crotch area. Some people, believing the face to be that of Parks, have called it 'disrespectful' due to the placement of the face on the lower part of the bodysuit. A representative for Louis Vuitton has told The Cut that the print was created by American artist Henry Taylor and depicts 'portraits of figures who have been a part of the artist's life'. Lisa Manobal wearing Louis Vuitton at the Met Gala (Getty Images) The motif was originally commissioned by creative director Pharrell Williams for his debut spring 2024 collection for Louis Vuitton. However, it has not been confirmed who the people in the collage are. ADVERTISEMENT The Independent has contacted the label and Manobal's representatives to confirm. The lack of explanation behind the outfit hasn't stopped onlookers from calling the apparent use of Parks's portrait 'distasteful' 'Whoever dresses Lisa tonight hates her,' wrote one person on X/Twitter. 'Why put Rosa Parks on her ass and crouch? A night celebrating black excellence, putting a civil rights icon on your booty?' Lisa Manobal wearing Louis Vuitton at the Met Gala (Getty Images) Another person added: 'NO BC WHAT DO YOU MEAN BLACKPINK LISA HAS ROSA PARKS EMBROIDERED ON HER UNDERWEAR?' ADVERTISEMENT 'WHO THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA????? Mind you not only is it highly distasteful how is this on theme?' said another. Elsewhere at this year's Met Gala, Diana Ross captivated the red carpet after a 22-year hiatus and Rihanna revealed that she is pregnant with her third child as she prepared to arrive at the event. The 'Shut Up and Drive' singer arrived at the event wearing a black cropped woollen jacket, a wool bustier bodysuit, a black pinstripe wool tailored skirt with a bustle, a polka dot satin cravat and an oversized floppy hat, all by Marc Jacobs. Manobal wasn't the only one facing criticism for her outfit. Shakira, who wore an eye-catching bubblegum pink gown with a sweeping train that cascaded down the museum's steps, was called out for not paying attention to the theme. Shakira at the 2025 Met Gala (Getty) 'Beautiful…but not on theme whatsoever,' one person wrote on Instagram in response to the outfit, while another critic dubbed the gown 'ridiculous'. ADVERTISEMENT Additional commenters added that Shakira had 'missed the assignment', with one person joking her pink dress reminded them of Glinda from the stage musical and recent Hollywood film Wicked. You can find the best dressed stars, including Janelle Monáe, Lauryn Hill and Damson Idris, here.
