Schiaparelli
Americannoun
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Elsa 1890–1973, French fashion designer, born in Italy.
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Giovanni Virginio 1835–1910, Italian astronomer.
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Elsa (ˈelsa). 1896–1973, Italian couturière, noted esp for the dramatic colours of her designs
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Giovanni Virginio (dʒoˈvanni virˈdʒiːnjo). 1835–1910, Italian astronomer, who discovered the asteroid Hesperia (1861) and the so-called canals of Mars (1877)
Example Sentences
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Elsewhere in Haute Couture Week, Puerto Rican music star Bad Bunny sat front row for the Schiaparelli show in a pastel yellow-coloured suit and a tie of plaited golden strands.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
Although her Schiaparelli look is more like “Madame B” for “Boring,” especially at an event like the Met Gala, it’s at least a somewhat interesting — if self-satisfied — commentary.
From Salon ● May 6, 2026
This minaudière from Schiaparelli features a gold-plated metal chain and rhinestone piercing, bringing the idea of a statement bag to levels unheard of.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
"I found similar buttons on a suit which was designed by Elsa Schiaparelli in the 1930s," he said.
From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2025
It's right in my straight-line path toward Schiaparelli.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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