Labubu plush dolls have become a fashion trend, with celebrities and teens alike clipping them to their bags and belts.

Usually seen hooked on designer handbags, the Labubu seems to exemplify the power of scarcity-driven hype, emotional spending and the shifting dynamics of consumer behaviour. One man, 40 years, one ...

These elf-looking dolls are being clipped onto luxury bags and styled into custom couture, with likes from Rihanna, Dua Lipa ...

Labubus are a sought-after accessory that results in large crowds and in some instances fights in stores.  The dolls are ...

But this is more than just a story of a cute character. The meteoric rise of Labubu signals a major shift in consumer behaviour—one that blends nostalgia, mystery, digital virality, and identity ...

For some, the collectible plush monster elf is a soldier of capitalism. For others, she’s a stylish charm, an emotional salve ...

But this plush doll, called Labubu, has quickly become an unlikely ... collectibles have frequently fueled one consumer fad after another. As limited supply drives up their rarity, many fans ...

But Labubu’s popularity has spiked over the past year, thanks to celebrity endorsements. Lisa, from K-pop mega group Blackpink, has frequently professed her love of the creature on social media.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

And just when the craze got a whisper of dying down, Labubu-mania entered the chat, welcoming bag charm revival 2.0. From independent designers to large fashion houses alike, we rounded up 16 bag ...