Labubu doll has kept social media buzzing with its global fashion statement, especially among ladies, men, women, teens, and even children who are now embedding dolls as accessories on bags, backpacks, or as home ornaments.
Labubu, the quirky, toothy doll was originally created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung, and produced by Chinese toy giant Pop Mart International Group.
The doll is inspired by Lung’s ‘The Monsters Trilogy’, a graphic novel series rooted in Nordic mythology.
Labubu dolls come with hinged key rings, allowing users to attach them stylishly to personal items.
They have become especially popular through the unboxing videos of seat blind boxes shared by excited users, particularly women and boutique vendors flaunting new collections online.
From China to Canada, South Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, the UAE, and across Southeast and East Asia, the Labubu wave is in full swing.
The trend gained massive traction after K-pop superstar Lalisa Manobal (Lisa of BLACKPINK) showcased her collection, including Labubu bag charms.
Other global celebrities, Rihanna, Dua Lipa, Kim Kardashian, Amelia Gray, David Beckham, Lizzo, Hailey Bieber, Simone Biles, Holly Madison, Sharvari, and Olivia Attwood have since jumped on the craze.
No Nigerian celebrity seems to have joined the trend but some Nigerians have further fueled the trend locally.
Interestingly, some of them have taken a humorous turn with the fad, using old plastic dolls or even local ‘ Shigidi’ effigies in place of Labubu.
The creative adaptation has added a comic twist to the trend, making it even more viral.
TikTok influencer Kasibaby (@lifestyle_ng) shared her excitement during an unboxing video of her lemon-coloured Labubu.
She revealed, “I bought it for N260,000 after I almost got scammed by someone who offered to sell two for N40,000.”
Holding the doll up, she said, “Is this what I spent N260,000 to buy?
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