Like fruit flies over a summer platter of watermelon, cantaloupe, and peaches, Labubus have descended — relentlessly. These snaggle-toothed, wide-eyed creatures have invaded every corner of the internet, clinging to luxury handbags with the deranged persistence of a bad trend gone viral. Once a niche toy, Labubu has become the final boss of bag charms, colonising feeds and flattening taste in its path.

Attempts at understanding this phenomenon have yielded little clarity. Is it irony? Visual noise? A collective act of sartorial rebellion? Whatever the appeal, it’s proving durable — and divisive. For every perfectly composed flat lay featuring a Labubu, there’s a viewer silently asking: why ruin a thoughtfully designed bag with something that looks like a ‘cinnamon roll but could kill you’.

Imagine, if you will, arriving at Runway magazine with a Labubu dangling from a Birkin. Would security not intervene? And yet, here we are. A styling guide exists — not out of necessity, but damage limitation. If the Labubu cannot be stopped, perhaps it can be subdued.

The ‘Monsters I Found You’ Vinyl Face Labubu

Alberta Ferretti | embroidered flared trousers

Zara | CROPPED LINEN BLEND SHIRT in light Khaki

Zara | LINEN BLEND KNIT TOP in Sand

SORELLINA | Malachite Beaded NecklaceRENNA | Wide Tidepool Band With Sapphire BRENT NEALE | Large Snail Pendant On 18" Chain

The ‘Monsters Flip With Me’ Vinyl Plush Labubu

Les Tien | Eazy Classic Cotton Sweatpants in NavyLes Tien | Veronica Off-The-Shoulder Cotton Sweatshirt in Navy Sight | Gray Tank Top Golden Goose | Ball Star Suede Sneakers in a Neutral color Longchamp | LE PLIAGE XTRA XS HANDBAG in Cashew - Leather Éliou | Aureo Multi-Stone Necklace in Burgundy Joie DiGiovanni | Green Elephant Knotted Silk 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Bracelet in Multi

The ‘Monsters Let’s Christmas Series-Plush Pendant’ Labubu

Rag & Bone | Miramar Wide Leg in Franklin colorPolo Ralph Lauren | Short Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt in Dark Vintage HeatherGuest in Residence | COLLEGIATE STRIPE POLO in the french blue comboOnitsuka Tiger | MEXICO 66 in White/dark blue
Rimowa | Original Cabin Carry-On in aluminumRabanne | Embellished Raffia Tote Bag in Neutral ColorMinty | 18k Yellow Gold L'Heure Bleue Ceramic Diamond Tennis Bracelet in Blue Cartier | JUSTE UN CLOU TORQUE NECKLACE, SMALL MODEL, DIAMONDS Free People | Prismatic Beaded Bag Charm in Red Free People | Beaded Necklace Bag Charm in BlueA Better Feeling | Gloop in black amber Loewe | Tomato vine charm in classic calfskin