Labubu took the global toy and art markets by storm. Now, as the frenzy begins to cool, collectors and critics are asking: what’s next for Kasing Lung—and for the market that catapulted his Nordic ...

Labubu dolls have become the trendy fashion accessory of choice among celebrities and others; and now, like many collectibles, fake versions and knockoffs are popping up on the internet, known as ...

These days, so few trends escape the containment of algorithmic silos to become bona fide phenomena that it can be tempting to feel like the ones that do are important to put effort into understanding ...

Labubu is a plush monster toy, but it’s also on track to be a billion-dollar business. This week, Labubu maker Pop Mart released its financial results for the first half of 2025, giving the public ...

At peak, Labubu dolls weren’t just collectibles, they were emotional currency. Every social feed served unboxing after unboxing of pastel creatures with wide grins and rabbit-like ears. Blind-box ...

This story is a complementary profile to the 2025 Hypebeast100, our annual recognition of the creatives shaping fashion and culture today. Explore the full Hypebeast100 list, award winners, and this ...

The Labubu craze proves that play can be serious business. The quirky vinyl or plush toys from Pop Mart are a worldwide phenomenon, riding a rising wave in popularity among both collectors and ...

In August, the global Labubu craze made Chinese toy mogul Wang Ning richer than the country’s renowned Alibaba cofounder Jack Ma. But in recent months, the 38-year-old billionaire has seen $11.3 ...

A massive, digital “how-to” economy has sprung up seemingly overnight, all centered around this summer’s hottest accessory: a small, plush monster hanging from a keychain known as a Labubu. Legitimate ...

Miss out on Pop Mart's latest restock? Well, the popular "Big Into Energy" Labubu blind box will be available for purchase once again on Tuesday, Sept. 16, according to the Pop Mart website. The ...

Are Labubu dolls… haunted? Are they demonic? You’ve probably seen Labubu everywhere by now — those toothy, gremlin-like plushies dangling from bags and racking up sales in 2025. But what started as a ...

Pop Mart will restock two popular Labubu blind boxes, which often sell out instantly, on Friday, Sept. 12, and Saturday, Sept. 13, according to the Pop Mart website. The Labubu blind boxes, which hide ...