Couple in Raccoon Coats (1932) – James VanDerZee

People thought of African-Americans so lowly decades ago, but photographer James VanDerZee made it a point to highlight them in his works. From funerals to weddings in Harlem, he highlighted people’s pride. In this staged picture, the pair wore raccoon coats against a Cadillac Roadster.

However, People for Ethical Treatment of Animals strongly condemn the use of real fur, even going as far as protesting. Reality star Kylie Jenner was lambasted in 2020 for wearing luxurious mules with fur after she expressed sadness over the death of wildlife because of the Australian bushfires.