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Hong Kong police are investigating the theft of reportedly about HK$3,000 (US$382) worth of Labubu figures, a character created by a local designer that has taken the world by storm, from a claw machine store. The force said on Saturday evening that the incident was reported by a claw machine shop owner surnamed Wong, who…
Competition for plush toys is heating up, with British monster-like characters, Fugglers, emerging from the shadows following the recent runaway success of Labubu, a collectible doll created by a Hong Kong designer. Fugglers, which recently appeared on the popular Chinese social media platform RedNote, stretch the “ugly-cute” moniker to the extremes. They are threatening to…
Uooyaa’s temporary pop-up store in Brewer Street, London runs from 3 June to the end of August. Courtesy Uooyaa It’s official. We have entered the cutie-verse. From baby animals to childish drawings, Labubu to Mary Janes, all things cute have entered the mainstream. Chinese brand Uooyaa is bringing its playful aesthetic to London. On 13…
A photo from J.Crew’s Instagram @jcrew captioned featuring the brand’s Fisherman jelly sandals in the colorway cloud. (Photo courtesy of J.Crew) J.Crew Reestablishing hype around the flexible, durable and eternally-kiddish silhouette, the release of the jelly shoe across a range of both accessible and luxury brands speaks volumes about the nature of the current trend…
What’s tiny, furry, and always in demand? Hint: it’s not a puppy! Recently, the internet has become obsessed with Labubus–adorable little collectible keychains. The toothy little monsters come in a variety of colors and styles, and all of them sell out in seconds. Social media users everywhere have been posting with the keychains, posting with…
Global toy sensations Labubu and Molly alongside several Hong Kong household brands have been featured at a cultural industry fair in Shenzhen, with local businesses hoping to promote the city’s unique culture to mainland Chinese consumers. The organiser of the Hong Kong booth also said he hoped the exhibition would remind consumers that some of…
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K-pop girl group NJZ, formerly NewJeans, will perform in Hong Kong on Sunday despite legal restrictions at home forbidding them from engaging in independent business activities. The announcement was made by the members’ parents via social media on Friday, shortly after a Seoul court ruled in favour of their former agency Ador, which had requested…
K-pop girl group NJZ, formerly NewJeans, will perform in Hong Kong on Sunday despite legal restrictions at home forbidding them from engaging in independent business activities. The announcement was made by the members’ parents via social media on Friday, shortly after a Seoul court ruled in favour of their former agency Ador, which had requested…