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Schiaparelli

[skyah-puh-rel-ee, skap-uh-rel-ee, shap-, skyah-pah-rel-lee]

noun

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

  2. Giovanni Virginio 1835–1910, Italian astronomer.



Schiaparelli

/ 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.

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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.

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

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

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

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