As a representation of their social status and wealth, there are many that are willing to spend thousands of dollars to buy items made of rare animal skins or furs. These includes coats or rugs made up of the fur of Asian wild cats such as the Sumatran Tiger (listed as critically endangered) and the Clouded Leopard (listed as vulnerable).

They also comprise of exotic leather products made from reptiles and other endangered animals like the Pangolin (all 8 species are listed as threatened under the ICUN Red List).