Labubu dolls are taking over. There’s no question about it. If you’re yet to spot one in the wild, it won’t be long until you see a small (slightly creepy-looking) fluffy doll adorning a designer handbag. It’s Hong Kong-born illustrator Kasing Lung to thank for the trend. Inspired by Nordic myths, he created the creatures for his story series The Monsters, which were then turned into the plush dolls we know (or loathe) by the toy company Pop Mart.
Characterized by their rabbit-like ears, large eyes, and menacing-looking teeth, Labubus are commonly sold in “blind boxes” meaning the exact design is chosen at random and remains a mystery until it’s unwrapped.
