Our Story – From the Beginning to Now

Dear Customer,

Thank you for visiting Lars Paustian - International Furs. For three generations, the Paustian family has stood for the production of high-quality fur fashion. Our loyal customers appreciate the careful craftsmanship, our eye for detail, and our open ear for your fur wishes. In 1955, my father Dieter Paustian founded the family business. Continuing the family tradition, I, Lars Paustian, passed my master furrier exam in 1990. Today, in our master workshop in northern Kiel, our master furriers work around the clock with dedication to fulfill your orders.

Whether Europe, the USA, the United Kingdom, or Australia – we deliver our fur creations all over the world. However, we have not forgotten where we come from: Even after 60 years, we have not forgotten to perform every step with the same attention that my father showed in the early days, laying the foundation for the future.

Not least the keen eye with which we consider the origin of our furs allows us to speak with a certain pride about the best fur quality on the market. We strictly follow the rules and regulations and see it as our unshakable duty to carry ecological and ethical responsibility. Therefore, there are no furs from East Asian countries (e.g., China, Korea) at Lars Paustian – International Furs. The conditions there do not align with our idea of animal welfare. Instead, we work with the world's leading auction houses, e.g. Saga Furs in Helsinki or Fur Harvesters in Canada. Our master furriers and I personally ensure the quality of the furs offered, to justify the trust our customers have placed in us for years.

At the heart of our company, the large, brightly lit work areas, stand our master furriers. Day by day, they use their skill and creativity to create a product from the finest, densest furs that brings a smile to a customer's face. From blankets to pillows to fur accessories – our repertoire knows no bounds. We are also happy to fulfill your individual manufacturing wishes: Materials, colors, sizes, and designs are entirely your choice. Contact us for personal consultation. We also provide our expertise to interior designers and decorators: In the past, we have completed large projects in cooperation with builders and designers to their utmost satisfaction.

Quality is our highest command. Believe me – you will feel it.

Best regards, your master furrier

Lars Paustian

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Lars Paustian - International Furs

Sophienblatt 63 - 24114 Kiel

Tel.0049–(0) 431- 66 11 39 - 0

www.master-furrier.com

We are an official partner of the international Furmark® certification program:

Furmark™ – Standards for Responsibility and Transparency

Furmark® is a globally recognized certification and traceability system for the fur industry, guaranteeing consumers that their fur products are manufactured under strict environmental and animal welfare standards. Developed by the International Fur Federation (IFF) in collaboration with independent certification bodies, Furmark® sets new benchmarks for sustainable and responsible fur production.

The introduction of the Furmark® label has further increased transparency within the industry. Each Furmark®-certified product meets clearly defined, scientifically tested criteria and is fully traceable. Through the Furmark® traceability system, consumers can reliably verify the origin of their fur products and be assured that they adhere to ethical and sustainable standards.

Furmark® also ensures that certified farm operations comply with the highest animal welfare regulations and undergo regular independent inspections to maintain optimal animal care and environmental standards.

For more information on the Furmark® program and certified products, visit our furmark page or the official Furmark website.

Fur Harvesters Auction Inc

Website: www.furharvesters.com
North American wild fur auction

Saga Furs

Website: www.sagafurs.com
Scandinavian auction house, mainly for farmed mink, farmed foxes, and recently also for Canadian wild fur

(Fairs and auctions in China and Eastern Europe are no longer attended by us, as the quality standards and animal husbandry conditions do not meet our high standards)

What We Stand For

The German fur industry is responsible. It must guarantee the impeccable legitimate origin of the natural goods it uses. Therefore, it subjects itself to the following guidelines:

1. The furrier craft and the entire fur industry in the Federal Republic of Germany, their businesses, and each individual employee share with all people the duty of care towards nature, its biodiversity, and its resources.

2. More than others, we are committed to protecting wild animal species from overuse or extinction, as well as the caring husbandry of those animals that humans raise to feed themselves and their pets or to clothe themselves.

3. We acknowledge that economic thinking must also be bound by ethical standards and must take into account human responsibility for nature and its resources. We pursue the goal of preserving these for present and future generations.

4. In our traditional craft, trade, and industry, we use hides of animals to meet the elementary needs of humans for warmth, protection, and adornment.

5. In dealing with domestic and farm animals in general and fur animals in particular, we feel obligated to research their needs and adaptability to breeding and husbandry by humans and to push for consideration of the results in practice under the control of veterinarians. Slaughtering or killing the animals must be free of fear and suffering.

6. We adhere to the laws, regulations, and implementation provisions for animal and species protection. We demand the same commitment from farmers, breeders, hunters, and trappers, on whom we exert moral and economic pressure if necessary.

7. We commit to ensuring and monitoring that no animal species is endangered by our craft and industry. Since we can have little influence on the preservation of natural habitats, we call for clear legal regulations, directives, and controls, as well as their strict enforcement for the protection of species and their biotopes.

8. In the event of proof or justified suspicion of endangerment to species, we are willing to go beyond current law through abstinence or self-restraint. We will support meaningful projects of population assessment of wild animals and behavioral research for kept creatures with financial funding.

In awareness of our responsibility, we commit to adhering to these guidelines and doing everything possible to achieve the goals expressed in them. Anyone who violates these guidelines will be excluded from our community and the associations of the German fur industry, aside from any possible legal consequences.

These guidelines came into effect in 1989. (Source: German Fur Institute)
(We have been a member of the German Fur Institute for many years)