Fashion executive resigns days after restraining PETA protesters at New York runway show
NEW YORK (AP) — 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.
Steven Kolb, the long-serving CEO of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), has announced his resignation following a controversial incident at a New York runway show. Kolb, who had been leading the council for two decades, cited a desire for a new chapter as the reason for his departure. The CFDA praised him as a "dedicated leader and tireless champion of American fashion."
The incident in question occurred on Sunday during the CFDA's showcase for Cos, a brand owned by H&M. Kolb was filmed forcefully restraining two employees of PETA, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, at the event. In the footage, Kolb is seen covering their mouths and restraining them with his body as the show proceeded. He later apologized for his actions and took a leave of absence pending an investigation.
Kolb's resignation has been met with mixed reactions from within the fashion industry. The CFDA expressed gratitude for his leadership and service, while PETA intends to meet with Kolb to discuss ending the use of wool and animal skins in clothing. The organization had initially planned to file a police report but opted against it after consulting with legal counsel.
Despite the controversy, PETA acknowledged Kolb's past efforts to ban fur from CFDA runway shows. The group remains committed to promoting ethical treatment of animals in the industry.
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