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Steven Kolb resigned as CEO and President of the CFDA after a physical altercation with PETA protesters at New York Fashion Week; he announced the departure in a Substack post after being placed on leave. The CFDA board thanked him for two decades of leadership and said the organization will begin a new chapter. PETA indicated it had discussed the incident and animal-welfare concerns with Kolb, but no charges were filed.
Steven Kolb resigns as CFDA CEO after a video shows him restraining two PETA protesters during a COS show at New York Fashion Week; the CFDA board commends his two decades of leadership and says the organization is well positioned for the future, while PETA condemns the incident and continues protests, including at London Fashion Week.
CFDA CEO Steven Kolb resigns after a confrontation with PETA protesters at a NYFW COS show, saying it’s time for a new chapter after two decades. The CFDA board commends his leadership and will oversee the transition, while COS's parent company investigates the incident and Kolb has apologized for restraining protesters after taking a voluntary leave.
CFDA president Steven Kolb was placed on leave after a confrontation with PETA protesters at COS’s NY Fashion Week show, where he restrained a protester and attempted to cover another’s mouth. The incident went viral and sparked a wave of industry support, with designers like Dennis Basso and, sources say, Anna Wintour backing Kolb, arguing his actions were meant to protect designers. PETA says it will file a police report and pursue charges. The CFDA released a statement affirming the leave while it conducts a full review and reiterating commitment to respectful engagement and safety. The wool protest ties into ongoing anti-fur activism in fashion, and this event comes after the CFDA had already banned fur from runways. Kolb apologized on Instagram for reacting inappropriately. Fern Mallis noted security considerations, and H&M defended its show security. The story underscores tensions between protest activism and leadership in the fashion industry.
Video footage at New York Fashion Week shows CFDA CEO Steven Kolb pinning a female protester to the ground, prompting calls for accountability and a broader discussion about how violence against women and silencing dissent are increasingly normalized in public spaces. Kolb has been placed on leave as the CFDA reviews the incident, with critics and activists arguing the fashion industry must confront power dynamics and protect protesters.
CFDA president Steven Kolb will take a voluntary leave after a video shows him grabbing and covering the mouth of a PETA protester at New York Fashion Week; he apologized and plans to meet with PETA to address concerns, while PETA alleges further protester incidents and the industry notes ongoing animal-welfare standards in wool sourcing.
During New York Fashion Week, CFDA CEO Steven Kolb restrained two PETA protesters at the COS runway show, a moment captured on video that Kolb later called inappropriate and said security should have handled. Eyewitnesses and protesters described a tense scene as security appeared scarce and the protesters were escorted out; PETALink framed the action as reflecting violence in wool production, while the CFDA and COS noted disruptions should be addressed by security professionals.
Hayden Panettiere's last PETA campaign was filmed in Los Angeles weeks before her death at 36, featuring her in a bathtub protest against marine parks as a capstone to a lifelong animal-welfare career that included protests against dolphin hunts in Taiji and activism with the Whaleman Foundation; authorities say autopsy found no trauma and the cause of death remains under investigation, with the DEA assisting.
Hayden Panettiere filmed a PETA anti-marine-captivity campaign just weeks before her death, appearing in a bathtub to argue against keeping dolphins and whales in extreme captivity. PETA confirmed the July 22 shoot and highlighted her long history of animal-rights advocacy. The article notes her death at 36 from an apparent overdose, with autopsy finding no signs of trauma and Narcan reportedly present at the scene.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, still recovering from last season’s Achilles tear, sprang into action in the early hours to rescue his wife from a spider in their bathroom. He struck the arachnid on the first attempt and, after hugs and kisses for bravery, got back to rest. PETA responded, saying spiders deserve a good day and offering a humane bug catcher. With his injury sidelining him for now, Kittle remains focused on Week 1 prep.
At the 2026 Grammys, Sabrina Carpenter performed with a live bird, and PETA condemned the moment as animal exploitation, saying the bird was frightened by bright lights and loud noise and should not be used on stage.
Kim and Khloé Kardashian received criticism from PETA for giving their children puppies as Christmas gifts, with PETA urging them to consider adopting from shelters and promoting animal welfare instead of purchasing puppies.
PETA is urging Delaware lawmakers to consider a proposal requiring dog owners to walk their dogs three times a day, including at least one hour, to promote animal welfare. The initiative aims to raise awareness about responsible pet care, drawing on international examples like Italy, but faces some skepticism from local dog owners about its practicality. The proposal is part of a broader effort to improve animal welfare standards in Delaware.
A tiger handler, Ryan Easley, was fatally mauled at Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Oklahoma, highlighting the dangers of human-wildlife interactions and raising calls from PETA to retire wild animals to sanctuaries. Easley was remembered as a passionate advocate for wildlife, especially big cats.
PETA has urged Nintendo to remove a nose ring from the character Cow in Mario Kart World, criticizing the ring as a symbol of animal cruelty used in the meat and dairy industries, and advocating for more compassionate treatment of animals in media representations.