Seen those little dolls hanging off of people’s bags? Those are called “labubu dolls.”
They’re about 25 cms long. Popular American celebrities like Rihanna and Kim Kardashian started sporting them in 2024, which is when they became a hot item in the US. Now, they’ve become big in India too.
I’m your host Kudrat Wadhwa and you’re listening to The Signal Daily. We don’t do hot takes. Instead, we bring you deep dives into the how and why of consumer trends.
In the latest episode of The Signal Daily, we’ll learn about what labubu dolls are. Why are they flying off the shelves like never before? And, how can you spot a fake from the real thing?
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