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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

  1. Elsa 1890–1973, French fashion designer, born in Italy.

  2. Giovanni Virginio 1835–1910, Italian astronomer.


Schiaparelli British  
/ skjapaˈrɛlli /

noun

  1. Elsa (ˈelsa). 1896–1973, Italian couturière, noted esp for the dramatic colours of her designs

  2. 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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Lowell, Flammarion and Schiaparelli collaborated and communicated with one another throughout their lives, in the interest of spreading the word of life on Mars.

From Los Angeles Times

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

There was lots of black for the women, too, including a custom Schiaparelli for Sandra Hüller with extended shoulders and the perfect fit.

From Seattle Times

Fueling even more “Reputation” speculation, Swift donned a monochrome white Schiaparelli gown.

From Los Angeles Times

Schiaparelli, piloted by the inventive Daniel Roseberry, inaugurated Haute Couture Week with a celebration of glamour, surrealism, and historical reverence.

From Seattle Times