Arturo Rios continues to evolves as an artist. His new collection continues to explore new palletes, reimagine classic forms and creatively present a modern form of millinery for 2025.
ABOUT HAT BLOCKS
A hat block, also known as a hat form or bashing block, is a wooden block carved into the shape of a hat by a craftsman known as a block shaper. It is used by hat makers and milliners to produce a hat. Today there are only a handful of block shapers left. In the United Kingdom, hat block making has been listed as an endangered craft by the Heritage Crafts Association, with three remaining hat block making businesses still in operation as of 2022.
EXCLUSIVE FORMS
Arturo has commisioned a series of custom hat blocks. These hand carved wooden blocks serve to mold the hat's material to retain its specific shape.
"I've created blocks specifically to reimagine two classic forms: the Pillbox and the asymmetrical Saucer or Disc form," Arturo says.
"The Pillbox Hat form is an eduring classic and serves as the base for so many great interpretations."
"Of course, the Asymmetrical Saucer form is an annual favorite at the Kentucky Derby and other events. They are wonderfully extravagant and eye-catching."
HANDMADE SILK FLOWERS
Arturo works directly with incredible artists in Eastern Europe who create our unique designs and colors for the upcoming collection.
All flowers are hand-dyed petal-by-petal to match the silk fabrics that cover the hats' base forms
FRESH PALETTES
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Hi, Checking to see when your new collection will be available. I am looking for derby hats for the Kentucky derby.
Hi, thanks for your inquiry. We have scheduled the photo shoot for the new collection at the end of this month (February). Those pieces will be posted online very shortly thereafter which will leave plenty of time to select one for the Derby. We look forward to working with you to make an outstanding piece for the event!