If you thought the Labubu in your hand was just an ordinary trendy toy, you might have underestimated its "international status." Recently, our "top star" Labubu hasn't just been flooding social media feeds—it has made its way directly onto the British Prime Minister's desk!
According to the latest financial news, Pop Mart founder Wang Ning attended the UK-China Business Forum on January 30th and officially announced: Pop Mart's European Headquarters is officially settling in London.
Labubu's "Diplomatic Moment"
The most mind-blowing moment for us fans was seeing Wang Ning not only meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after the forum but also personally gift him a Labubu set. Seeing the photo of the Prime Minister holding a Labubu, we have to admit—this little monster's prestige is off the charts. It's practically a "diplomat" of the art toy world!
European Expansion: Meet-ups in London Coming Soon
Beyond the prestige, there are real moves happening. Pop Mart announced plans to open 27 new offline stores in Europe.
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In the UK: 7 new stores will be added, including locations in Birmingham, Cardiff, and a flagship store on London’s famous Oxford Street.
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Rest of Europe: Plans to expand with 20 more stores.
Wang Ning stated that London is a core hub for the global creative ecosystem, and they plan to collaborate deeply with more European artists in the future. This means we might see more Labubu designs infused with British style or European artistic flair soon!
Is Your Labubu Ready for Its "International Trip"?
Watching Labubu go global and its value soar, how can we, as "parents," fall behind? Since Labubu has reached the next level, our little ones need to dress the part!
Although KikiBuddies is not an official retailer, we are—just like you—a group of fans crazy about Labubu. We focus on providing personalized styling solutions and high-quality doll clothes for fellow collectors.
Whether you want your Labubu to rock a "British Detective" look to match this London news, or a "Sweet Socialite" style for street snaps, you can find unique accessories at KikiBuddies. We are dedicated to giving every Labubu its own soul through custom creations and handmade outfits.
Fan Bonus Time: To celebrate Labubu "conquering" London, come visit kikibuddies.us and pick out a new outfit for your little monster! We can't take you to meet the Prime Minister, but we can make sure your Labubu is the center of attention at your next fan meetup!
