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Fashion executive resigns days after restraining PETA protesters at New York runway show

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Steven Kolb, longtime chief executive of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), has resigned after an incident where he physically restrained two PETA protesters during a New York runway show for H&M’s Cos brand. The altercation occurred when Kolb attempted to stop protestors from disrupting the event; one video shows him restraining Andrija Barak and covering her mouth, while another depicts him pushing Mason Melito. Kolb had previously apologized for his actions and stepped down temporarily pending an investigation before officially resigning after two decades at the helm of CFDA.
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Steven Kolb, CEO and president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), physically restrained PETA protesters during a New York Fashion Week event on September 10. Video footage showed Kolb forcefully holding down one protester and covering their mouth while another was pushed away. The incident occurred at a runway show for COS, an H&M-owned brand known for using wool in its designs.

Following the viral video, Kolb apologized and took leave pending internal review by CFDA. On September 15, he officially resigned from his position after two decades with the organization, citing it as "the right moment for both me and the organisation to begin a new chapter." PETA has since requested meetings with H&M and Kolb to discuss animal welfare issues in the wool industry.

The CFDA acknowledged the incident’s severity and launched an investigation. Meanwhile, H&M stated they source animal-derived fibers responsibly, but PETA insists on banning wool from future collections due to perceived cruelty in sheep farming practices.

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Models had taken to the catwalk for the COS fall-winter 2026 collection on Sunday when the disruption occurred Prior to the show, PETA protestors were lined up outside, with fake blood splashed on their faces and signs aloft The group has also recognized Kolb's previous involvement in getting fur banned from runway shows on the CFDA schedule.
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🔮 PETA issued a statement after Kolb's announcement Friday, saying the group still planned to meet with him and 'hopefully others in the industry will meet and take meaningful steps to stop this epidemic of cruelty to animals.'
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- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source The longtime chief executive of the Council of Fashion Designers of America announced Friday that he is stepping down, days after he was filmed physically restraining two protesters during an altercation at a New York runway show. asserted
he → see → show
'I am enormously proud of what we have built together and believe this is the right moment for both me and the organization to begin a new chapter,' Steven Kolb said in a statement. asserted
Kolb → build → statement
Kolb is stepping down after two decades leading the council, which is known as the fashion industry's main trade organization. asserted
which → step → organization
The incident Sunday involved the top fashion executive forcibly restraining two employees of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and putting his hands over their mouths at the runway show for Cos, a brand owned by H&M. It quickly stunned many in the fashion world. asserted
It → involve → world
Kolb, who is well known and respected in the New York fashion world, earlier apologized for his actions. He also had announced he was taking a leave from his job pending an investigation. asserted
he → know → investigation
Steven Kolb, chief executive and president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has stepped down after he took it upon himself to physically restrain two activists New York Fashion Week descended into chaos after Kolb dramatically restraied protesters during a runway show. asserted
Kolb → step → show
He has now stepped down from the CFDA CFDA described Kolb as a 'dedicated leader and tireless champion of American fashion. asserted
CFDA → step → fashion
' 'We respect Steven's decision to step down and are grateful for his many years of leadership and service to the CFDA and our industry,' the association said in a statement on social media. asserted
association → respect → media
Moira Colley, senior director of media relations for PETA in New York, said earlier in the week that the group planned to meet with Kolb to discuss ending the use of wool and animal skins in clothing. asserted
group → say → clothing
The organization had initially planned on filing a police report against Kolb, but changed course after visiting police and consulting attorneys. asserted
organization → plan → attorneys
PETA issued a statement after Kolb's announcement Friday, saying the group still planned to meet with him and 'hopefully others in the industry will meet and take meaningful steps to stop this epidemic of cruelty to animals.' asserted
others → issue → animals
CFDA described Kolb as a 'dedicated leader and tireless champion of American fashion' asserted
CFDA → describe → fashion
Models had taken to the catwalk for the COS fall-winter 2026 collection on Sunday when the disruption occurred Prior to the show, PETA protestors were lined up outside, with fake blood splashed on their faces and signs aloft The group has also recognized Kolb's previous involvement in getting fur banned from runway shows on the CFDA schedule. asserted
fur → take → schedule
Andrija Barak had been trying to disrupt the runway show on Sunday, calling out slogans about the use of wool. asserted
Barak → try → wool
In the video, Kolb is seen covering her mouth with his hands and restraining her with both his arms and a leg over her body as he seeks to let the show continue. asserted
show → see → body
Separately he is seen pushing Mason Melito and also putting his hands over his mouth. asserted
he → see → mouth
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