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CFDA CEO Steven Kolb Has Resigned Following Altercation with Peta

19 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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19 September 2026

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regulatory

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Fashion Tech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 19 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Steven Kolb resigned as CEO of the Council of Fashion Designers of America after physically restraining two PETA protesters at a fashion show, ending his 20-year tenure. The CFDA board placed him on leave and no immediate successor was named.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fashion Tech, and 4 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your leadership role in fashion organisations just gained new scrutiny after physical clashes with activists led to a high-profile resignation. Expect tighter governance and reputational risks in this space this week.

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4 sources · 19 Sep 2026

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Fashion Techcfdaceo-resignationpeta-protestfashion-industrycorporate-governance