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Marciano

American

[mahr-see-ah-noh, -an-oh] / ˌmɑr siˈɑ noʊ, -ˈæn oʊ /

noun

Rocky Rocco Francis Marchegiano, 1924–69, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1952–56.

Marciano British

/ ˌmɑːsɪˈænəʊ, -ˈɑːnəʊ /

noun

Rocky. original name Rocco Francis Marchegiano 1923–69, US heavyweight boxer; world heavyweight champion, 1952–56

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Its founders, Valentina Gonzalez and Andreea Petrescu, tell the BBC they were approached by Guess's co-founder, Paul Marciano, on Instagram and were asked to create an AI model as part of the brand's summer campaign.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025

Founded in 1981 by the Marciano brothers, Guess makes jeans, accessories and other apparel sourced from more than 20 countries, with one-third of its products coming out of China, according to a regulatory filing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2025

“Lightscape” will surely be more at home as a swanky seven-screen installation next month at the Marciano Art Foundation.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2024

Shortly after news of his death broke Monday, artists including Marciano, Busta Rhymes, Lena Waithe, Quinta Brunson and Octavia Spencer shared their condolences.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2024

Immediately the priest inquired, "What is this I am hearing about you, Marciano?"

From Brazilian Sketches by Ray, T. B. (T. Bronson)

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