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Schiaparelli

American

[skyah-puh-rel-ee, skap-uh-rel-ee, shap-, skyah-pah-rel-lee] / ˌskyɑ pəˈrɛl i, ˌskæp əˈrɛl i, ˌʃæp-, ˌskyɑ pɑˈrɛl li /

noun

Elsa 1890–1973, French fashion designer, born in Italy.
Giovanni Virginio 1835–1910, Italian astronomer.

Schiaparelli British

/ skjapaˈrɛlli /

noun

Elsa (ˈelsa). 1896–1973, Italian couturière, noted esp for the dramatic colours of her designs
Giovanni Virginio (dʒoˈvanni virˈdʒiːnjo). 1835–1910, Italian astronomer, who discovered the asteroid Hesperia (1861) and the so-called canals of Mars (1877)

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Elsewhere on Monday, Bezos and Sanchez joined Hollywood legend Demi Moore for a celeb-packed Schiaparelli show, while Indian designer Rahul Mishra dazzled with his latest collection.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

"I found similar buttons on a suit which was designed by Elsa Schiaparelli in the 1930s," he said.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

Earlier in the night, Grande stunned on the red carpet with a champagne Schiaparelli gown, which leaned into her role as Glinda the Good Witch in the film.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2025

Gomez’s plunging beaded Schiaparelli number is one of the standouts of this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2025

Things didn't go well on the descent into Schiaparelli Basin.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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