Animal Fur: Keeping Kosher Or No?

Judaism gives you the freedom to express yourself, whether it's with your sect of choice, or your fashion. A big question that was raised, however, is whether or not it's okay for Jewish women, aside from your religious choices, to wear animal fur recreationally. Some women argue that they have the freedom to express themselves however they please, while others argue that it's 100% unkosher. If we can't eat unkosher meat, why should we be able to skin it? 

Another side of the story is whether or not it's okay for orthodox men to wear fur hats. Judaism is all about equality, including equality for men and women. It's a personal choice for many, but it also annoys a large group of people. Although the hats that the orthodox men wear aren't for fashion purposes, they're still wearing them. Why shouldn't that be the same for women?

I, personally, wouldn't wear real fur. I'm against harming animals for recreational purposes. However, I'm for expressing oneself, whether it's through music or fashion. Therefore, if it's your personal choice to wear fur, and it doesn't affect you religiously, then that's your choice and no one should be able to tell you how you can and can't express yourself.