Steven Kolb Tackles PETA Protesters at NYFW – Incident Sparks Controversy
A confrontation erupted at New York Fashion Week on Sunday, September 13, 2026, when Steven Kolb, CEO and President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), physically intervened during a PETA protest. The incident, captured on video, occurred at a COS Fall-Winter 2026 runway show and involved Kolb tackling activists demonstrating against the use of wool in fashion. Kolb has since apologized for his actions, while PETA announced plans to file a police report and pursue criminal charges.
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