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

Swift wore a white Schiaparelli gown at the 2024 Grammy Awards, and a custom Vivienne Westwood mini dress to the 2025 music ceremony.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2024

Especially when I have to descend into Schiaparelli itself.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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