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.
noun
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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)
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The actress marked the occasion by donning a stunning lace Schiaparelli gown featuring long sleeves and a high neckline.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
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
During the press tour’s kickoff in Mexico City, Streep — styled by Micaela Erlanger — donned a long, belted navy blue Schiaparelli dress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026
Schiaparelli is almost due east, and if my sextant and Phobos calculations are correct, I've got another 1030 kilometers to get there.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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