Jia Tolentino A staff writer covering news and culture since 2016.

The Labubu phenomenon reflects broader trends in contemporary collecting—the blending of childhood aesthetics with adult ...

We know how Hollywood loves to capitalize on a craze long after it's dead. One day, we'll get that Skibidi Toilet movie, even ...

Known for its signature creepy-cute grin, Labubu was created by Kasing Lung, a Hong Kong-born artist, and first appeared in ...

There’s a new hit toy — but not among children.  Labubu, a seven inch tall plush pendant with a razor-sharp smile and fluffy ...

The Chinese-made toys have become the latest must-have accessory, with some Boston stores sold out for months and the resale ...

Embracing the controversial technology might help retailer Pop Mart adapt the fad before it fizzles, but the cultural consequences in the U.S. could be dire.

Dupes of the internet-viral Labubu dolls are being sold around the world. Chinese authorities are now seizing them by the ...

Read about the artist who created the viral character Labubu, whose paintings are growing in popularity at auction.

An unattractive little plush doll from China has taken the world by storm. Labubus’ rising popularity also comes with higher ...

Shares of Pop Mart, the maker of ugly-cute Labubu dolls that have become a global sensation, have nearly tripled this year ...

Though the latest Labubu collection, which dropped on Friday and sold out in seconds, retails at $27.99 for one blind box or $167.94 for a set of six, resellers have already put them up on sites ...