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The Labubu Effect: How an “Ugly-Cute” Toy Conquered the Globe
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The Labubu Effect: How an “Ugly-Cute” Toy Conquered the Globe

ByAnn Barselo June 28, 2025July 11, 2025

As someone firmly in my thirties, I’d like to think I have a decent grasp on what’s “in.” My apartment is tastefully decorated, my Spotify playlists are reasonably current, and I can hold my own in a conversation about…

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