1951
1951

Bill Lloyd started Lloyd’s Furs in Denver, CO

1987

October, Richard and Kim, the respective R and K in Marks Furs, best friends since 1970, started Marks Furs in their bedroom closet selling to neighbors and friends November, Moved to Beau Monde Mall, Greenwood Village, CO, December, first local newspaper ad

1988

November, Moved to Cherry Creek North, their location still today

1991

Bought the fur division of Jonas Brothers Furs in Denver, CO

1993

Bought Lloyd’s Furs, merging the two names: Marks-Lloyd’s Furs. Created the largest fur service business in the West.Became active benefactors to local charities in the Denver metro area: Families First, Opera Colorado, Cancer League of Denver, Girls Inc.

1995
1995

Added designer brands like Zuki, Zandra Rhodes, Louis Feraud

1996

Started advertising on local tv expanding the name around the state.

1998

Added the legendary designer Michael Kors to the collection.

2000
2000

Started traveling to Milan for the first of many business trips. Began adopting newer sheared, super sheared and laser cut styles of mink, increasing sales..

2001

Started carrying Giuliana Teso and Byte.

2004

Popularity of the practical fur took hold from traveling the globe.

2005

Started carrying Giuliana Teso and Byte.

2006

Started integrating higher fashion into direct mail pieces.

2007

Began our presence online.

2010
2010

Started selling nationally online as ML Furs, creating the brand EM-EL.

2012

Expanded marketing online with the first themed editorial spread inspired by Game of Thrones.

2013
2013

First international sale online. EM-EL goes global.

2014

Online sales quadrupled and began selling luxury ski-wear to expand the collection.

2015

Fur industry achieves 40 Billion worldwide, employing over 1 Million people.