Sharon Stone, Dianne Vavra, Angie Harmon.Photo:Phillip Faraone/Getty; Dianne Vavra; Jamie McCarthy/Getty
Phillip Faraone/Getty; Dianne Vavra; Jamie McCarthy/Getty
Celebrity stylist Dianne Vavra, owner ofVAVRA New Yorkboutique, is sharing how to rev up your holiday look with a vintage twist.
“I always found time to vintage shop during my globetrotting days,” Vavra tells PEOPLE of her longtime passion for collecting unique pieces. “Every vintage piece has a story.”
Dianne Vavra poses on a vintage Louis Vuitton trunk at Vavra New York. CREDIT: JOHN D’ANGELO.Dianne Vavra
Dianne Vavra
“I love passing that knowledge on to my customers, it makes my shop unique,” shares Vavra, who opened her doors last year. “I also offer private appointments where customers can bring in outfits from home that I help style.”
Film and style iconSharon Stone, who worked with Vavra at Dior, is a fan of the style pro’s overall aesthetic, telling PEOPLE. “Dianne has such great taste and is a lovely person. Going to her shop is like going to a party.”
Dianne Vavra New York.Dianne Vavra
Rizzoli & IslesactressAngie Harmonalso supports her creative director pal’s new endeavor.
“Dianne V has the most fabulous vintage finds and she has always had the most stylish eye!” Harmon tells PEOPLE. “I love her new boutique. It’s exquisite… just like her!”
Vavra, who has been featured inThe New York Timesfor her street-style swagger over the years, says that one of the easiest ways to update any outfit is to “pile on a bunch of vintage cocktail rings.”
Dianne Vavra shows off her revolving vintage ring collection at Vavra New York.Dianne Vavra
“Even if it’s with your everyday jogger set,” she notes, suggesting to “throw on some boots to elevate the look from day to dinner.”
And carrying a “unique, one-of-a-kind vintage handbag or clutch always works as a conversation starter at any party.”
“Add a fancy vintage chain or long necklace to transform your basic foldover clutch or wallet into a shoulder bag or cross-body bag,” she says of her innovative upgrade.
Another unique pro tip is to “repurpose a vintage cigarette case into a business card carry case. It adds a level of chicness and elegance when handing someone a card — especially when your fingers are adorned with cocktail rings.”
For bonus points, “Always keep a vintage makeup compact in your bag. Nothing says glamour more than applying your lipstick or gloss while looking into a bejeweled compact.”
Once you’re ready to head out the door, “Throw a stunning vintage coat over the look whether it be jeans or a cocktail dress for an elegant edge,” Vavra says of achieving an instant A-list appearance.
Emily in ParisstarKate Walsh, who shares a similar vision with her friend Vavra, tells PEOPLE she has “always loved vintage” and “started collecting pieces in the 1980s” in vintage and secondhand shops in Tucson, Chicago and New York City.
“Dianne has long had exquisite taste and exceptional style and I’m so excited for this new chapter and the treasure trove that is VAVRA NYC!”
Describing her whimsical shop, Vavra says, “I wanted to create a beautiful, eclectic, memorable and inspiring space where everyone who steps inside feels welcome and comfortable — and becomes a part of the story.”
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Vavra, who has also worked withCharlize Theron,Johnny Depp,Jennifer LawrenceandNatalie Portman. currently reps beauty brandsBiographyandFlora Mirabilis, which she sells in her store along with her stunning jewels and luxury handbag finds.
“I get to share my vintage collection and offer customers a curated selection of beauty brands that I know are the most effective, highest quality products,” Vavra says.
“I want everyone who enters my shop to have a sensory experience and find a treasure that brings them excitement and inspiration — whether it be a beauty product or a special vintage piece.”
source: people.com
