Articles related to "Schiaparelli"

A mistranslation of the work of 19th century Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli created a popular image of Martian canals that inspired a generation of SF authors.

In the early 20th century Percival Lowell thought he saw canals on Mars that indicated the presence of a Martian civilization.

From classic black and camel, chilli red and Schiaparelli pink, or neon brights of the '80s, colors for Fall 2009 cover the whole fashion spectrum.

Whether it's a Parisienne-inspired wardrobe, '40s elegance, sharp shoulders, sparkly sequins or tweed and houndstooth prints, there is a fall trend to suit everyone.

Givenchy was called 'the last great couturier'. The brilliant French designer's clothes were known for their style, chic and elegance.

No other artist has such diversity. From the erotic and strange, to religious and political, Salvador Dali covered it all. He painted, made films and designed clothing.

Best known for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Muriel Spark is a prolific, if under-appreciated, author.

Fall winter trends for 2009 offer everything from '40s femme fatale to '80s disco-diva to country girl. Find sharp suits, sequinned dresses and houndstooth checks.

From perfume and chocolate to footwear and funeral carriages, the subjects of Barcelona's more unusual museums reveal the chic city's love for the eccentric.

Exaggerated shoulders are this fall's main fashion focus when it comes to sculpted silhouettes. Peaked, rounded, caped, puffed and spiked, the ultimate in power dressing.

In the field of antiques and collectibles, costume jewelry is huge. Get informed about the history of vintage rhinestone and paste jewelry.

Vintage clothing is both wearable and collectible and vintage clothing shows take place in nearly every major city in North America. They are events worth attending.

Hottest trends and key pieces for Fall Winter 2009 include dramatic silhouettes with exagerrated shoulders and nipped-in waists, channeling a very '40s feel.