A Selected Guide to Millinery Shops

Hats by Ahadi: 733 N. La Brea Ave; 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday or by appointment, (213) 965-0639.

Ahadi’s hats follow fashion trends. This season he trims them with tassels and crusader crosses. Prices: $45-$300.

The Hat Gallery: 5632 Melrose Ave.; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, (213) 463-3163.

Elizabeth Marcel’s hats have turn-of-the-century crowns and distinctive antique trims. Prices: $175-$250.

Imolden Grey: 2409 Main St., Santa Monica; 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, (213) 396-0285.

Imolden Grey’s hats recall English garden parties. They’re trimmed with antique flowers, ribbons and lace. The store also carries a small collection of hats by other designers. Prices: $85-$250.

Patina Millinery: 119 N. La Brea; noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday or by appointment, (213) 931-6931.

Romance rules and there are feathers everywhere. These hats are a movie costumer’s dream. Prices: $185-$325.

Studio Rabbitworks Flora: 8808 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood; by appointment only, (213) 276-4407.

Rosemary Warren uses old hats from defunct milliners and embellishes them with antique ribbons, buckles and bows. She also makes collapsible fabric hats that look like they’re from grandmother’s attic. Prices: $175-$250.