Editing María Félix (section)

=== Fashion ===
In fashion, Félix was dressed by designers like [[Christian Dior]], [[Givenchy]], [[Yves Saint Laurent (brand)|Yves Saint Laurent]], [[Chanel]], and [[Balenciaga]]. The House of [[Hermès]] (Couture Department) designed extravagant creations just for her. She was a noted collector of fine antiques, favoring pieces like her famous collection of [[Second French Empire]] furniture. She was also a jewelry connoisseur and had an extensive jewelry collection, including the 41.37 carat (8.274 g), D-flawless ''Ashoka'' diamond. In 1968, she commissioned a serpent diamond necklace from [[Cartier (jeweler)|Cartier]]. The result was a completely articulated serpent made out of [[platinum]] and [[white gold]] and encrusted with 178.21 carats (35.642 g) of diamonds. In 1975, she again asked Cartier to create a necklace for her, this time in the shape of two crocodiles. The two crocodile bodies were made of 524.9 grams of gold, one covered with 1,023 yellow diamonds, while the other was adorned with 1,060 circular cut emeralds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thejewelleryeditor.com/images/cartier-maria-felix-crocodile-necklace-1975/|title=Maria Felix's Cartier crocodile necklace 1975|access-date=January 28, 2018|work=The Jewellery Editor}}</ref> Later she sold most of her jewelry back to Cartier. She also left a [[Rolls-Royce]] in Paris.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lacasadelastortugas.com/maria-felix.html |title=Maria Felix, The Unforgettable|publisher=La Casa de las Tortugas|access-date=June 1, 2019}}</ref>

Since Félix's death, these jewelry pieces have been displayed as part of ''The Art of Cartier Collection'' in several museums around the world. To pay tribute to the actress, in 2006 Cartier debuted its ''La Doña de Cartier collection''. ''The La Doña de Cartier watch'' with reptilian links was created to impress by its wild look. The case of the ''La Doña de Cartier'' features a trapezoid shape with an asymmetrical profile reminiscent of a crocodile's head. The wristband of the watch resembles the contours of a crocodile in large, bold and gold scales. The ''La Doña de Cartier Collection'' also includes jewelry, accessories, and handbags.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://watches.infoniac.com/index.php?page=articles&catid=1&id=14|title=La Dona de Cartier Watch - Fiery Reptile Created to Seduce Watches Channel|website=watches.infoniac.com}}</ref>

Mexican milliner to the stars [[Gladys Tamez]] dedicated a hat collection "El Fénix" inspired by and intended to honor Félix.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Quién |first=Redacción |date=2017-04-03 |title=Gladyz Tamez y Jeanette Longoria participaron en una venta en Los Ángeles |url=https://www.quien.com/circulos/2017/04/03/gladyz-tamez-y-jeanette-longoria-participaron-en-una-venta-en-los-angeles |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=Quién |language=es}}</ref>

In 2023, [[Museo Jumex]] in Mexico City displayed iconic jewelry pieces worn by Maria Félix in the exhibition “Cartier Design: A Living Legacy” that featured more than 160 pieces and was designed by renowned Mexican architect [[Frida Escobedo]] and curated by the Mexican art critic [[Ana Elena Mallet]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=M. N. D. |date=2023-03-08 |title=Museo Jumex to display María Félix's jewels in Cartier exhibit |url=https://mexiconewsdaily.com/culture/museo-jumex-to-display-maria-felixs-jewels-in-cartier-exhibit/ |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=Mexico News Daily |language=en-US}}</ref>