Let me confess something deeply personal yet painfully obvious to anyone who’s ever entered my home: I am, without a shred of doubt or apology, a certifiable trinket hoarder.
Our television unit is completely lined with a row of adorable figurines. My bags are covered in a variety of charms and purse pals that serve little to no purpose.
For me, useless little objects are where true happiness lies.
So when I tell you there’s a new collectible that has managed to infiltrate my already overcrowded life — one that I’ve deemed worthy of not just purchasing, but acquiring in triplicate.
The Labubus have arrived, and they’re absolutely terrorising the internet in the most delicious way possible.
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Perhaps you’ve noticed them dangling from the birkins of billionaires? Maybe you spotted Rihanna carrying one on her purse? These strange little creatures — part cute, part cursed — have transformed from niche collectibles into the status symbol du jour.
As someone who considers her collection of miniature objects to be less of a hobby and more of a personality trait, allow me to guide you through the bizarre phenomenon of Labubus — those peculiar little monsters now occupying prime real estate on designer handbags all over the world. They’re essentially this season’s emotional support monster.