Steven Kolb

Steven Kolb is the former chief executive and president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), a prominent organization in the US fashion industry. He recently resigned from his position after a 20-year tenure, following an incident at New York Fashion Week. Kolb was filmed physically restraining two animal rights activists who had disrupted a runway show. The video of the altercation went viral, leading to significant public attention. In his statement, Kolb expressed pride in his accomplishments with the CFDA and stated that he believed it was the right time for both himself and the organization to move forward. His resignation marks the end of a long leadership period and highlights the intersection of activism and the fashion world.