The Labubu doll from Kasing Lung’s The Monsters collection has become the freshest, hottest new status symbol in town, and for good reason — everybody loves her. Of late, the Labubu doll has been spotted hanging out with celebrities, and likewise, has made the rounds on social media, coming up tops as one of the best and most viral luxury bag accessories of 2024. Here are our picks for some of the top luxury bags to pair with your favourite Labubu doll.
From BLACKPINK’s Lalisa Manobal, who is a known fan, to British-Thai actress Becky Armstrong, Labubu and her monster compatriots have earned their front-row seats in today’s fashion scene. If you’re one to follow viral trends, it can be tempting to run out and grab a Labubu of your own today. Sadly, many of the most popular Labubu series dolls are out of stock on the official Pop Mart website; however, lucky Labubu fans can find their favourites on secondary markets, where they have ascended to collectors’ item status.
Want to know which Labubu doll you need to grab to match the top luxury bags available in the market today? Here are our favourite pairings.
Best Labubu doll for your favourite top luxury bags
Hermès Constance crossbody bag in Epsom blue
Pair with: Exciting Macaron series plush pendant in blue
As one of the foremost fashion icons of the world, Lalisa Manobal of BLACKPINK is renowned for her exquisite sense of style. Showcasing her love of Kasing Lung’s The Monsters collection, the K-pop starlet recently posted a photo to her Instagram stories, showing off an Exciting Macaron series plush Labubu pendant in blue, paired with a Hermès Constance crossbody bag in Epsom blue.
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Bvlgari Serpenti Forever shoulder bag in white
Pair with: Exciting Macaron series plush pendant in pink
Yet another devotee of the Labubu doll from the Monsters collection, British-Thai actress Becky Armstrong has also been seen in the company of an Exciting Macaron series plush Labubu doll, in pink. The actress was recently photographed with her Gap: The Series (2022) costar Freen Sarocha, carrying a Bvlgari Serpenti Forever crossbody bag with her beloved Labubu in tow. Interestingly, Armstrong took her Labubu love one step further, dressing her plush up in an adorable blue onesie.
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CELINE Classique Triomphe bag in textile, with Triomphe Crochet Embroidery
Pair with: Exciting Macaron series plush pendant in grey
Thai actress Freen Sarocha, who made waves after starring in Thai television drama Gap: The Series, is also a known lover of Labubu and The Monsters collection.
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Along with her co-star Armstrong, Sarocha was recently seen out and about with an Exciting Macaron series plush pendant Labubu in grey. Sarocha paired her Labubu doll with a Classique Triomphe bag from Celine worth MYR 19,500. Like her co-star Armstrong, Sarocha also dressed her Labubu up, opting for an adorable brown bear onesie.
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Bottega Veneta loop medium weekender in fondant
Pair with: Happy Halloween Party Series – Sitting Pumpkin Vinyl Plush Pendant
With Spooky season on the horizon, it’s time to zest up your bag charms! Going out of town for a weekend trip? You absolutely need the Bottega Veneta loop weekender, which comes in three convenient sizes from small to large. Brighten up the bag’s beautifully somber umber tones by incorporating a Happy Halloween Party Series Sitting Pumpkin plush pendant.
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Gucci B medium shoulder bag in Rosso Ancora red
Pair with: Have a Seat Series Plush Pendant in dark brown
Made of soft grainy leather with gold-toned hardware, the Gucci B medium shoulder bag is a masterclass in casual chic fashion. Available in a rich Rosso Ancora red, this exquisite creation — which retails for approximately MYR 17,868 — makes the perfect canvas for showing off a Have a Seat Series Plus Pendant in dark brown. Paired together, both Labubu doll and luxury bag evokes class and chicness, all the while combining the best of autumnal hues.
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Cartier C de Cartier mini shoulder bag in cherry
Pair with: Exciting Macaron series plush pendant in cream
Bring out the exquisite cherry hues of the Cartier C d Cartier mini shoulder bag with a cream-toned Exciting Macaron series plush Labubu pendant. Crafted of calfskin with a black lambskin lining and fitted with a gold and cherry red enamel-finished clasp, this luxurious Cartier creation can be carried two ways: as a shoulder bag or as a cross-body bag.
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Louis Vuitton Alma backpack in orange
Pair with: Happy Halloween Party Series LABUBU Luminous Pumpkin Pendant
Lean into your young, wild, and free side with Louis Vuitton’s chic Alma backpack in vibrant orange. Paired with a Happy Halloween Party Series LABUBU Luminous Pumpkin Pendant, the backpack ticks all the right boxes in time for Halloween, recalling the enthralling colours of shifting fall leaves and autumnal carved pumpkins.
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Victoria Beckham W11 Mini leather tote bag in marshmallow
Pair with: Have a Seat Series Plush Pendant in pink
Posh Spice’s collection has long been filled with upscale, classy silhouettes fit for the modern woman, and this W11 Mini leather tote bag in marshmallow pink is no different. Crafted in Italy, this MYR 4,750 leather beauty comes with top handles and a shoulder strap, assuming a sweet silhouette that will easily take you from casual to corporate. Add on a Have a Seat Series Plush Labubu pendant in pink, and you’re good to go insofar as trendy bag charms go.
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Givenchy Medium Voyou bag in light grey
Pair with: Have a Seat Series Plush Pendant in grey
Usher in the return of the 90s grunge aesthetic with Givenchy’s Voyou bag, replete with sporty buckle-laden straps. Available in light grey, black, ivory, natural beige and dark khaki leather, this shoulder bag is the perfect addition to any modern wardrobe. In particular, its light grey leather iteration makes a great partner for the Have a Seat Series Plush Labubu pendant in grey.
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Fendi Origami mini
Pair with: LABUBU Fall in Wild Vinyl Plush Pendant
Indulge your sunny and adventurous side with the Fendi Origami mini in a vivid acid yellow. Crafted in Italy of full-grain leather, the Origami bag can be carried by hand or worn on the shoulder. Evoking the capricious nature of life, this innovative bag can easily transform from a bucket bag to a shopper, courtesy of eight magnets concealed within the closure. Like what you see? Up the ante on this cheerful bag with the Labubu Fall in Wild Vinyl Plush Pendant, a cheeky iteration of the beloved monster that is every bit as adventure ready!
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(Main and featured images: Pop Mart, Fendi)
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