Miss Ohlala rounds up what’s hot, hyped and happily ridiculous in trends.
Labubu mania is in full swing. Imagined by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung and produced by Pop Mart, the scruffy, grinning little creature with oversized ears has become a global phenomenon. From bag charms to collabs, Labubu is everywhere. With collectors lining up for mystery boxes and trading rare versions like Pokémon cards, their sale is projected to be a billion dollars.
Talking of charms, shoes are officially the new playground. Forget bag trinkets; trainer charms are having their moment. Coach’s recent drop includes oversized icons like cassette tapes, taxis, rolling dice and much more, turning basic kicks into personality-packed statements. Quirky, fun and just a little crazy, they’re the perfect way to wear your personality on your feet.
In the world of frivolity, adidas has dropped a full-blown pet collection. The brand has launched a full-on petwear capsule in China, featuring leather pet carriers with mesh windows, bougie collars in genuine cowhide and gold rivets and Cali-style tees emblazoned with Trefoil logos. Sadly, they are only available in China, so fans will have to scour through resale platforms. Worth it? Absolutely.
And in possibly the best news for fashion purists, Pierpaolo Piccioli is officially heading to Balenciaga. After its controversial run (hello, trash bag totes), fashion lovers are hoping for a renaissance. Pierpaolo’s refined, romantic aesthetic might just be what the house needs to steer away from meme-fashion and back to Cristóbal’s legacy. The internet is already celebrating. Balenciaga might finally be getting its groove back.