It’s the Summer of Slop, Where Nothing Is Real

Labubu dolls have become a status symbol and viral icon of summer 2025. But in a year fuelled by AI slop, heavily discounted knockoffs, like the one at left, are the real queens of the season.

This cover was created for the Tyee Weekender to accompany a piece written by Mel Woods.

Editor: Jackie Wong

Digital, 2025.