Marisa Meltzer

Marisa Meltzer is an author recognized for her upcoming biography on the iconic figure Jane Birkin. In her commentary on the Labubu trend, she notes how the current fashion of adorning handbags with playful charms is reminiscent of Birkin's penchant for personalizing her iconic Hermès bag. Meltzer suggests that Birkin would have appreciated the whimsicality and charm of the Labubu characters, reflecting on the deeper emotional connections people form with such talismans.