Simply put, a Labubu is a toy inspired by the story series "The Monsters" created by artist Kasing Lung, who was born in Hong Kong and later moved to The Netherlands.

Ms. Silcoff is a cultural critic. My 10-year-old daughter’s entry into the universe of Labubu was innocent enough: She was a kid who wanted a doll. So how did my usually thoughtful and steady ...

Naomi Lin’s favorite high-end accessory is wildly popular, an acquired taste, and shockingly resilient in the face of a tariff onslaught. No, it’s not Manolos or the latest offering from Prada — it’s ...