Kinu Ambo's hands have been working with a special needle specifically made for fur coats for more than 50 years.

“We only human working by hand you know so it’s a interesting work," Ambo said.

When Kinu Ambo came to America from Japan in the 60s, she had to find a way to support her mother and brother.

"I didn’t know anything about the fur, I started from scratch," she said

Decades later, she’s the backbone of the Edward- Lowell Furs in Beverly Hills. She loved working for Grace Lowell, and now loves working for Grace’s son Paul Matsumoto.

Matsumoto's been working in his mother's business since he was six.

“It’s all couture pieces," said Matsumoto.

He’s taking the furrier into its next chapter by no longer be selling new furs starting in 2019 in preparation of L.A.’s ban on new fur sales set to begin in 2020.

“It’s been a good business, and yeah we’ll carry it on, carry on the family’s name, carry on the business as much as possible," said Matsumoto.

But carrying the business on will mean focusing on cleaning, repairs, and storage in their vault that can hold up to 6,000 furs. They also have an extensive vintage collection and will continue sell those.

Matsumoto's next business move demonstrates just how polarizing fur has become. It was once considered a status symbol, but in Los Angeles, times have changed.

At the heart of it all, Edwards Lowell is a family business, something Matsumoto's mom built in the Beverly Hills community.

“And so many of Grace’s clients became our friends too," said Jeffrey Lehman. "They’ll come in here they’ll have a glass of wine, they’ll talk, this is kind of like the clubhouse.”

Charities are a huge part of what they’ve done but without new furs to show, Matsumoto will not make it to as many events as in the past.

Times may be over to sell new fur, but the imprint of the Lowell family’s dream is still here.

“I’m still pushing the needle,” said Kinu.