Fashion executive apologizes for restraining runway protestors
CFDA CEO Steven Kolb physically restrained PETA protestors during a New York Fashion Week show, then apologized for his actions.
PETA activists stormed a COS runway show at New York Fashion Week to protest the use of wool in fashion. Steven Kolb, the CFDA CEO, grabbed the protestors, covered their mouths, and pinned one to the floor while the incident was recorded.
Kolb apologized on Instagram, saying his actions were wrong and out of character. Steven Kolb is taking voluntary leave and will meet with a professional to make sure it does not happen again.
The CFDA has placed him on leave pending a review of the incident. PETA called for bans on wool in fashion collections.
- Council of Fashion Designers of America
- Company
- COS
- Brand protested
- PETA
- Activist group
- New York Fashion Week
- Location
Why it mattersHigh-profile executives face accountability for physical responses to protest, raising questions about appropriate crowd management.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but the incident is widely discussed in the Australian fashion industry.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au
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