JAKARTA – If usually a cute doll is identical to a girl or a child, it’s a different story with Labubu. This little hairy toy with teeth is actually a trend among adult boys. Starting from fashion influencers to basketball athletes, many men are proud to bring Labubu in bags or be used as key hangers.
One of them is Bobby Solez, a fashion influencer from New York who has been nicknamed the ‘Labubu man’.
“I’m often looked at strangely in the mall. Some are like, ‘Why do you bring it like that?’ But often young people are excited, ‘OMG, you have Labubu. Where do you carry the carpet?'” Solez’s story, quoted from the HuffPost page.
Labubu’s popularity itself is indeed extraordinary. Since Pop Mart released it in a blind box format, many people are hunting because of its eccentric design, such as mines, jail smiles, long ears, as well as funny and scary.
Although many suspect that the boy brought Labubu is just to make it look unique, the owners argue. They really like it, not just following the trend.
“The design is strange, but that’s what makes it cute. I like to use Labubu in bags because it’s always been an exciting chat material,” said Solez.
Roland Austria, a worker in Japan also had similar reasons.
“Honestly, because it’s hard to get, you want to have a labbu. But most importantly, Labubu is matching the style of my dress. So yes, all of you become fashion statements,” he said.
Apart from being an accessory, Labubu also gives a nostalgic sensation. The process of opening a blind box makes people feel like small children again.
“It feels like going back to childhood when you open a gift. I want to know which one,” said Solez.
There is even an investment side. Several rare editions of Labubu can be resold at a price of millions to tens of millions of rupiah.
Beautiful Protsenko, a man from France, initially bought it for sale again. But in the end, Protsenko fell in love.
“I’m 39 years old, and every day hang Labubu in a work bag. People are just looking strange or just saying, ‘Eh, I’ve seen it on TV!’ But I’m just ignorant. I like it, I brought it,” he said.
Although there are still oblique views about men bringing Labubu, the owners of Labubu agree that this hobby does not need to be covered up.
“If you are a man and have a Labubu, it’s better not to hide it. Just let people see it. It actually makes you confident and often becomes a positive chat material,” said Solez.
“Yes, maybe it looksulant. But what’s wrong? The important thing is that we are happy. If what makes you happy is a little hairy monster, just enjoy it.” said Protsenko.
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