>> Giambattista Valli brings his particular breed of French-Italian chic to Macy's for Holiday 2011. Retailing from $50 to $150, the capsule will be sold nationwide in 225 Macy's stores — as well as online at Macys.com — starting Oct. 26 and features a bevy of super-festive Holiday separates: Shiny leopard-print shifts, voluminous ruffled party dresses, sequined tees, and wildly-patterned tux trousers. “This capsule reflects my enduring loves, but is really a celebration of my biggest inspiration of all — the energy and vitality of women themselves," Valli explains. "This collection is a passport into my world and a chance to experience the passion and romance of my house and Paris itself." Experience the collection — and peep images from the campaign — now, here in the slideshow.
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