CFDA CEO Steven Kolb resigns after tackling protesters at NYFW show
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Key Points:
- Steven Kolb resigned as CEO and President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) after 20 years, following a scandal involving his physical confrontation with PETA protesters at a New York Fashion Week event.
- Kolb expressed pride in the organization's growth and support for American designers during his tenure, calling his departure "deeply emotional" but timely for a new chapter.
- The CFDA board praised Kolb's leadership and expressed respect for his decision to step down, affirming confidence in the organization's future mission and team.
- The resignation followed widely circulated footage showing Kolb physically restraining PETA protesters who disrupted the COS Spring 2027 runway show, leading to complaints and an investigation by COS’s parent company, H&M.
- Kolb apologized for his actions, took a voluntary leave of absence, and accepted an invitation from PETA to discuss their concerns and offer a personal apology to the protesters involved.
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