Better than Labubu: Where to buy bag charms in Adelaide
The viral Labubu bag charms have taken the internet by storm, but the coveted creatures can be controversial. So, CityMag has found a list of SA businesses making, dare we say, cuter charms so you can shop local.
What on earth is a Labubu?
Some think they’re adorable. Others think they are horrifically ugly. Some speculate that they are nothing but a recession indicator.
For the unacquainted, Labubu is a character with pointed teeth and bunny-like ears designed by artist Kasing Lung for his 2015 Nordic fairytale picture book The Monsters.
These fuzzy figurines with sinister smiles have taken the world by storm, with shoppers scrambling to accessorise their bags with them before they sell out.
Honestly, here at CityMag, we don’t understand the hype.
We’re all about shopping local, so stay immune to the ruthless trend cycle and jazz up your bag with charms from these sellers.
Flourish Gift and Home
Flourish Gift and Home boasts an incredible curation of homewares, clothing and gifts across both their Hyde Park and Stepney stores. Among their endless array of kitschy, fun wares is an extensive offering of key chains. With both plush and leather keyrings, Flourish Gift and Home has something to suit every aesthetic.
Daisy & Hen
While Daisy & Hen is a brand that mostly caters to kids, the bag charm trend is all about indulging your inner child. Daisy & Hen’s array of adorably soft Jellycat bag charms is available in their Glenelg, Port Elliot, Stirling and Tanunda stores.
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Daniel Emma
Daniel Emma are local designers creating homewares and accessories inspired by everyday life in Adelaide. Their simplistic charms are a more low-key addition to a bag for those going for a more understated look. The store also sells a range of smaller individual lucky charms to add to your current bag charm stack.
Funerals With Cake
For an edgier look, consider charms from Funerals With Cake. Their sterling silver charms are meticulously handcrafted with a clay casting method, which leaves each piece with a purposely organic, rough-around-the-edges feel. Owners Alex and Phoebe also offer custom designs for those who have a distinct vision for their charm curation.
Friend of Franki
If none of the premade bag charms on the list tickle your fancy, how about making your own? Friend of Franki in Hyde Park offers a huge selection of individual charms for you to construct your own unique piece. Getting a group of friends together to create custom bag charms sounds like a fantastic way to tap into your inner childlike whimsy.
