Arturo Rios: The 44th Annual Olmstead Awards Luncheon

Arturo Rios: The 44th Annual Olmstead Awards Luncheon

Jun 1, 2026 | EVENTS, HISTORY, NEWS

Arturo Rios | Central Park Conservancy

Arturo Rios was well represented at the 44th Annual Olmstead Awards Luncheon in New York's Central Park.

The Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon is the signature event of the Women’s Committee of the Central Park Conservancy, honoring Central Park’s biggest supporters and raising millions for the Conservancy’s care of the Park.

On the first Wednesday each May, Women’s Committee supporters gather in the beautiful Conservatory Garden to celebrate spring and the City’s 843-acre backyard.

As NYC’s premier luncheon, tickets to this event are available by invitation only to current Women’s Committee members, and it sells out each year.

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An Elegant Summer | The 2026 Collection

An Elegant Summer | The 2026 Collection

Apr 8, 2026 | CLASSIC FORMS COLLECTION, COLLECTIONS, COLOR, FORM, MILLINERY, NEW PRODUCTS, NEWS

The Arturo Rios 2026 Spring & Summer Collection reflects several dominant trends in high-end millinery for the season, characterized by a shift from "quiet luxury" toward bold, statement-making artistry.

Architectural & High-Impact Silhouettes

The collection moves away from simple minimalism with dramatic, structured forms.

Vertical Height: Pieces like "Rosalie" and "Coco: Red" utilize soaring feather sprays and quills to create commanding height.

Asymmetry

Many designs, such as "Georgina" and "Rhodes," feature off-center placements and diagonal angles, which are a major 2026 trend for adding a contemporary edge to traditional headwear.

Bold Color Palettes

Aligning with the "dopamine dressing" movement, the collection embraces saturated, high-impact hues designed to boost the wearer's mood.

Vibrant Solids: Bold fuchsia ("Coco: Fuchsia"), electric red ("Coco: Red"), and deep teals are prominent, intended for high-profile events like the Kentucky Derby.

Monochrome Styling: The prevalence of single-color headpieces supports the 2026 trend of head-to-toe monochromatic looks. 

Dimensional Textures & Sustainable Craft
Texture is a primary focus, moving beyond flat surfaces into 3D sculptural forms. 

A Responsible Style for Every Woman

Responsible Featherwork: A signature of the brand, the use of ethically sourced feathers provides a "feather art" aesthetic that adds movement and tactile depth.

Netted Veiling: Pieces like "Georgina" incorporate fine netting, which adds a layer of "sophisticated mystique" that is trending in both bridal and formal race-day fashion.

Romantic & Historical Revivals
There is a clear influence from Rococo and vintage aesthetics, reinterpreted for modern wear.

Your New "A" Game: Unique Elegance

Floral Accents: Designs like "Viviana" feature delicate, multi-dimensional floral embellishments, reflecting the season's broader interest in botanical and "garden party" themes.

Refined Elegance: Even the boldest pieces maintain a sense of "High Society" refinement, prioritizing polished craftsmanship over raw or edgy finishes.

When purchaing an AR hat, be assured that the design team, including Arturo himself, wants your input. What type of event are you attending? What color palette works with your dress?

How can we make this a special hat for you?

As Arturo's latest Spring & Summer 2026 Collection gains critically great notes from fellow couture millinery artists, we want to express a deep expression of gratitude. Without our clientele and other milliners, this would have been impossible. Thank you.
—Arturo

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We think an educated client (never a "customer") is preferred. Arturo also believes in being generous with his knowkledge as others have been generous with theirs to him.

This article is part of our series that explores and celebrates different aspects of millinery. Arturo Rios has created new techniques, forms and modes of constructing the world's finest hats and he wants to share and open the discussion with you.

We welcome everyone to discover how millinery is expanding, changing and evolving. Let us know your thoughts!

 

Classic Forms

Millinery has a long history. In this series of posts, we delve deeper into the specifics of each type of hat. Pillboxes, fascinator and derby hats are just the beginning. And Arturo wants to assist in your discovery!

Techniques

Hat-making has it's own vocabulary; definitions, terms, slang. We're here to talk about the components that make great hats.

Colors

Arturo has a unique sense of flowers. He also uses his deep understanding of how colors work and how they influence us.

Douglas Tapia: Our Newest Collaborations

Douglas Tapia: Our Newest Collaborations

Apr 2, 2026 | CELEBRITY, COLLECTIONS, EVENTS, NEW PRODUCTS, NEWS, PREMIERE, PRESS

We're excited to write that Arturo Rios has formed a creative collaboration with renowned Latin American fashion designer Douglas Tapia.

Based in Miami, Caracas and Panamá, designer Tapia has joined in Arturo's Mexican cultural celebration of flowers, birds and color to create bold, modern styles from head to toe.

Arturo's collaboration has already introduced his Spring & Summer 2026 Collection at the a la Carta event in Miami earlier in March.

Extending this fusion of couture fashion with Arturo's newest collection, we are excited to say that we will participate again at The Metropolitan Fashion Show in Palm Springs, California on April 26th at the legendary Frank Sinatra estate.

The event benefits The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, an outstanding non-profit that brings Palm Springs and the surrounding area together with care, kindness and real-world resources and support.

This video features Arturo's latest design: Rhodes.

Its assymetrical, circular design demands attention and mesmerizes with a complex, couture presentation.

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The 2026 Kentucky Derby

The 2026 Kentucky Derby

Mar 24, 2026 | EVENTS, HORSE RACING, NEWS

NEW! The Kentucky Derby 152

the Kentucky Derby Style Guide 2026

Arturo is thrilled to be included in the official Kentucky Derby Style Guide 2026!

Arturo Rios hats have been a mainstay of the Derby for years. Extravagant, colorful and eye-catching, his hats have been featured worldwide in prestigious magaines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, People, Numero, Marie Claire, Brides and other mixed media.

This year, Arturo's latest designs were selected for the official Kentucky Derby Style Guide.

Arturo Rios Derby CollectionView the Complete Guide
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Arturo Rios Kentucky Derby Fascinators, 2026

16 Fun Facts about The Derby:

  1. Nineteen past winners have had names beginning with the letter "S," including Secretariat.
  2. The amount of food consumed at the Derby is pretty astounding. On average, spectators will eat 142,000 hot dogs, 18,000 barbecue sandwiches, 13,800 pounds of beef, 32,400 jumbo shrimp, 9,000 scallops, 8,000 pounds of potatoes, 30,000 cookies and 300,000 strawberries.
  3. Only three horses ran in the 1892 and 1905 Kentucky Derby races.
  4. It makes up one third of the coveted Triple Crown along with the Belmont Stakes and the Preakness Stakes.
  5. The traditional drink of the Derby is the mint julep, and over 120,000 are said to be consumed at the race each year.
  6. Diane Crump was the first woman jockey to ever ride in the Derby; there has yet to be a winning female jockey, but Shelley Riley came the closest in 1992 when she came in second.
  7. The Kentucky Derby trophy only weighs 3.5 lbs.
  8. The title of youngest jockey to win the esteemed race is shared by Alonzo "Lonnie" Clayton and James "Soup" Perkins—both were just 15 come Derby day in 1892 and 1895, respectively. Bill Shoemaker continues to hold the title as the oldest winner; he was 54 when he took home the 1986 title.
  9. Mike Smith has ridden the most Kentucky Derby horses (27) in history, beating out Bill Shoemaker's record of 26 in 2021.
  10. The record low temperature at the race (traditionally held on the first weekend of May) was 47 degrees in 1935 and 1957. The record high was 94 degrees in 1959.
  11. Churchill Downs founder and president Col. M. Lewis Clark might have made the rose the official flower of the race after attending an 1883 post-derby party where socialite E. Berry Wall was handing the flower out to the ladies in attendance.
  12. The Derby is also referred to as 'The Run for the Roses' because the winner is awarded a blanket sewn with over 400 roses post-race. This blanket weighs about 40 lbs.
  13. Owner Calumet Farm holds the record for most Kentucky Derby wins, with 8. "Plain Ben" Jones holds the record for trainer with the most wins (6).
  14. Post No. 1 has become known as "the dreaded rail" due to its tendency to leave horses boxed in behind other racers, making it difficult to pull away from the pack.
  15. 1919 champion Sir Barton was the first Triple Crown winner, however he hadn't won a race before arriving at the Derby.
  16. All thoroughbred race horses have the same birthday—January 1. No matter what day a horse was born on during the year, race horse age is marked from New Year's Day in order to make it easier to keep track of bloodlines.

—Courtesy of Town &  Country Magazine

Arturo has furnished hats for the Kentucky Derby to many celebrities and socialites at this historic, annual event. It is a place to look your best and celebrate grace, elegance and style.

Each hat ordered is made specifically for you alone, making sure you are outstanding in your confidence and beauty.

Speak with Arturo soon, this looks to be a very anticipated season!

The Kentucky Derby, inaugurated in 1875 at Churchill Downs, is the longest-running continuously held major sporting event in the U.S., famous as the "Run for the Roses." As of 2025, Sovereignty won the 151st edition, following 2024 winner Mystik Dan. It remains a premier 3-year-old Thoroughbred race and the first leg of the Triple Crown.

  • Origins: Founded by Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr., it was modeled after European races like the Epsom Derby.
  • Early Dominance: Black jockeys and trainers dominated early, winning 15 of the first 28 races, though they were excluded from 1920–2000.
  • Traditions: The "Twin Spires" were added in 1895, the red rose garland became standard in 1932, and the mint julep in 1938.
  • Recent Winners: Sovereignty (2025), Mystik Dan (2024), Mage (2023), Rich (2022).
  • Modern Era: The event has shifted towards favorite-friendly results in recent years, with 8 winners being post-time favorites in the last 16 editions, including Triple Crown winners American Pharoah (2015) and Justify (2018).
  • 2020 Pivot: The 2020 race was delayed to September and held without fans due to COVID-19.
  • Venue Improvements: Churchill Downs has recently expanded with a renovated paddock and enhanced viewing.
  • Upcoming: The 2026 Derby trail is already underway with prep races identifying contenders like Paladin and Bella Ballerina.

Derby Hats in the Current Collection

Colors: Purple & Lavender & Lilac & Mauve and more

Colors: Purple & Lavender & Lilac & Mauve and more

Mar 6, 2026 | COLOR

Colors: Purple

Purple is a color, with over 200 different shades, similar in appearance to violet light. In the RYB color model historically used in the arts, purple is a secondary color created by combining red and blue pigments. In the CMYK color model used in modern printing, purple is made by combining magenta pigment with either cyan pigment, black pigment, or both. In the RGB color model used in computer and television screens, purple is created by mixing red and blue light in order to create colors that appear similar to violet light. According to color theory, purple is considered a cool color.

Purple, and all of its shades is a true athlete. It is nimble, fast and strong. It ranges from a pale violet to a stormy maroon-laden tempest.

Purple combines two of the three primary colors: blue and red. Strong bases which create a powerful reaction. Known for its rich history with monarchy, church, universities and seduction, purple easily rests as one of the most important colors in fashion.

With all of its agility, it demands respect and does not play well with other colors. It's nemesis, yellow, fights for attention. Blue, The Master of Disguise, is a good friend. It dominates other colors but is best buddies with white and neutral colors so that it can retain its center point on the stage.

Purple has long been associated with royalty, originally because Tyrian purple dye—made from the secretions of sea snails—was extremely expensive in antiquity.

Purple was the color worn by Roman magistrates; it became the imperial color worn by the rulers of the Byzantine Empire and the Holy Roman Empire, and later by Roman Catholic bishops. Similarly in Japan, the color is traditionally associated with the emperor and aristocracy.

According to contemporary surveys in Europe and the United States, purple is the color most often associated with rarity, royalty, luxury, ambition, magic, mystery, piety and spirituality. When combined with pink, it is associated with eroticism, femininity, and seduction.

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We think an educated client (never a "customer") is preferred. Arturo also believes in being generous with his knowkledge as others have been generous with theirs to him.

This article is part of our series that explores and celebrates different aspects of millinery. Arturo Rios has created new techniques, forms and modes of constructing the world's finest hats and he wants to share and open the discussion with you.

We welcome everyone to discover how millinery is expanding, changing and evolving. Let us know your thoughts!

 

Classic Forms

Millinery has a long history. In this series of posts, we delve deeper into the specifics of each type of hat. Pillboxes, fascinator and derby hats are just the beginning. And Arturo wants to assist in your discovery!

Techniques

Hat-making has it's own vocabulary; definitions, terms, slang. We're here to talk about the components that make great hats.

Colors

Arturo has a unique sense of flowers. He also uses his deep understanding of how colors work and how they influence us.