US fashion CEO resigns after physically restraining animal rights activists

Steven Kolb, CEO of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), has resigned after 20 years following an incident at New York Fashion Week. Kolb was filmed physically restraining two animal rights activists from PETA who were protesting the use of wool by H&M group's COS brand during a show. The CFDA board stated they respect Kolb's decision to step down and are grateful for his leadership. PETA commented that the incident would not have occurred if H&M had taken action to avoid animal cruelty. The CFDA has not yet named a successor.

Steven Kolb, the long-time chief executive of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), announced his resignation on Friday. This decision comes days after he was filmed physically restraining two protesters at a New York runway show. Kolb stated that he believes it is the right time for both him and the organization to begin a new chapter, after leading the industry's main trade organization for two decades. His departure marks the end of a significant tenure at the CFDA.