Close-up on: Giambattista Valli x Macy's Impulse

October 12, 2011|Rachel Raczka, Globe Staff

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Be still my little heart. In the land of designer diffusion overkill -- where Jason Wu for Target and Versace for H&M is just another day -- it takes a lot for me to get excited for a high-end label's dabbling in recession-friendly retail.

But when I was sent images from the upcoming Macy's Impulse collection by Italian fashion designer Giambattista Valli, I couldn't stop myself from getting ridiculously excited. A follow-up to the last Macy's Impulse collaboration with colorful celeb-favorite Matthew Williamson that fell short of my expectations, I have high hopes for Valli's chic set of party dresses and ladylike leopard-print toppers and cigarette pants.

The collection arrives in over 225 Macy's locations for the Impulse department just in time for Holiday 2011 (Oct.26) and most pieces will be priced between $50-$150.

Will you shop Giambattista Valli for Macy's Impulse? Which pieces are you most excited for?

Scroll below for close-ups on some of our favorite pieces and see Fashionista.com for a full look at the entire collection.