Betty Boop Lux: Inspired by Esther Jones
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Betty Boop Luxe brings the original star of one of animation's oldest and most stylised franchises into the luxury upcycling practice. The blog for this piece honours Betty Boop's origins by naming Esther Jones — "Baby Esther" — the Harlem jazz singer whose performance style inspired the character. The luxury materials here carry that layered history.
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Dimensions: 17.5"H × 10.5"W × 9"D
Edition: Limited Edition 1 of 1
Betty Boop Luxe - Modeled after the iconic Betty Boop character from the 1930s animated shorts, this piece was crafted from vintage Louis Vuitton handbags, upcycled leather, and other found materials. Betty Boop was inspired by Esther Jones, a black jazz singer from Harlem in the 1920s. Jones was known as “Baby Esther” and was famous for her unique singing style.
Commissioned: Yes
Dimensions:
Height: 17.5 inches
Width: 10.5 inches
Depth: 9 inches
Date Completed: 1-26-2025