A high-profile executive at the Council of Fashion Designers of America has resigned following a viral incident during New York Fashion Week, where he was captured on camera physically restraining two animal rights activists. The controversy has prompted the CEO to step down after two decades leading the organization, though he has framed the move as part of a broader transition. The incident has reignited discussions about ethical practices in the fashion industry amid growing public scrutiny. A statement from the executive acknowledges the organization’s achievements while signaling a shift in leadership.
Steven Kolb of the Council of Fashion Designers of America was filmed during an altercation at New York fashion weekThe chief executive of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Steven Kolb, has resigned after he was filmed physically restraining two animal rights activists during an altercation at New York fashion week.“After 20 years leading the CFDA, I have made the difficult decision to step down as CEO and president,” Kolb said in a statement. “I am enormously proud of what we have built together and believe this is the right moment for both me and the organisation to begin a new chapter.” Continue reading...
