— SPECIAL EVENTS —
* Vera Wang called upon Richie to be her personal Hair & Make-Up artist while in Atlanta .
* On inauguration day mayor Shirley Franklin had Richie do her make up and hair for her acceptance speech at Symphony Hall.
* American Idol star Tamyra Gray had her hair coiffed with Arpino during a singing engagement in atlanta, so did James Taylor when he needed a trim for his Chastain concert.
* During Tipper Gore's visit to Atlanta to promote her photo exhibit. Richie styled her hair and did her make up.
* DELTA Air Lines chose Arpino Salon as the official salon of their Velvet Rope Tour.
* Neimam Marcus Atlanta chose Richie Arpino as their #1 salon for all fashion events.