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My Favorite Things

Leave it to Dezso’s Sara Beltrán to elevate a simple seashell to the extraordinary. For nearly 20 years, the thalassophile and jewelry designer—who lives between New York, Jaipur, and Mexico—has stood apart with her one-of-a-kind oceanic accents, from hand-carved crystal cowry pendants to lapis-and-gold-laced puka strings. Below, Beltrán shares her refined signatures—for both sandy beaches and city streets
Photo: Conrado Veliz (Beltrán)

Cutler and Gross

$465

Black 0822 Glasses

“I bought these frames in Paris and turned them into sunglasses. I love the shape so much. They’re strong but also very delicate because of the proportions.”

Charvet

$450

Men’s Pique Bib-Front Tuxedo Shirt

“I’ve had custom tuxedo shirts made at Charvet for years. I wear them casually—from the beach to dinner—or with tuxedos, which I collect. I play with the color and bib, but they always have hidden buttons and my monogram on the left sleeve. It’s the little details that make a difference.”

Saie

$25

Dew Blush in Spicy

“I’m obsessed with Saie’s Dew Blush in Spicy. Besides mascara, it’s the only makeup product I wear. I use it on my cheeks and lips for a sun-kissed look.”

Hiroshi Sugimoto

$500

Seascapes

“Hiroshi Sugimoto is a Japanese architect and photographer. I collect his beautiful seascape prints for my home and gallery.”

Manolo Blahnik

$845

Gable Suede Buckle Mules

“I take these shoes on every trip in case I need a heel. They’re very comfortable yet sexy—and the suede brings an edge.”

Hermès

$3,275.80

Vintage Lizard Clutch

“I hardly use a handbag; I think a clutch is much more elegant. I have a cool collection of vintage Hermès ones.”

Prada

$5,200

Single-Breasted Wool Jacket

“I travel a lot and always bring this jacket with me. I wear it instead of a denim jacket. I love that it has structure and gives me a clean, elegant look.”

Nike

$48.99

NikeCourt Air Zoom Lite 3 Tennis Shoes

“I play tennis every day. It’s my meditation. These are my favorite sneakers because they’re not too heavy or too light, and they make you feel stable.”

Taffin

$450

Le Rouge Eau de Parfum

“Taffin perfumes are so sexy. My favorite scents are Le Rouge and L’Orange.”

Dezso

$70,000

Old Mine Round Diamond Charm

“My lucky charm is my diamond on a leather cord. I never take it off. It’s a staple of my look now.”

Fear of God

$39

Velour Beach Shorts

“These shorts are perfect for the beach with a plain T-shirt. I love the fit and the feeling of the fabric.”

Sergio Tacchini

$18

Tennis Wristbands

“Sergio Tacchini is a heritage brand and makes the most elegant tennis accessories.”


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