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CFDA Chief Resigns After Runway Altercation
19 Sep
Summary
- CFDA chief Steven Kolb resigned after a physical fight with activists.
- Kolb shoved and restrained protesters at a fashion show.
- He led the CFDA for twenty years before his departure.
Steven Kolb, who led the Council of Fashion Designers of America for 20 years, has stepped down from his position. This decision followed a physical altercation with animal rights activists during a runway show. The incident, captured on video and widely shared, showed Kolb shoving a protester and restraining another.
Kolb was placed on leave by the CFDA pending a review of his actions. He later issued an apology, describing his behavior as out of character and stating he was seeking professional help. The CFDA board expressed gratitude for his leadership while respecting his decision to resign.
The altercation occurred during New York Fashion Week and drew significant attention and criticism within the fashion community. Kolb, known for his consistent presence at industry events, was notably absent from subsequent shows following the incident.
