Steven Kolb
Chief Executive, Council of Fashion Designers of America
As chief executive of the CFDA, he is a driving force behind New York Fashion Week and many initiatives for young designers.


Fashion GPS Founder's Fashion-Tech Journey
Eddie Mullon turned a side project into a business that revolutionised fashion PR. Now, he’s giving back to his native Malawi.

Fashion GPS Founder's Fashion-Tech Journey
Eddie Mullon turned a side project into a business that revolutionised fashion PR. Now, he’s giving back to his native Malawi.

Proenza Schouler and Rodarte Return to New York Fashion Week
Having departed to Paris Couture Week three seasons ago, the brands rejoin New York royalty including Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch and Ralph Lauren.

Proenza Schouler and Rodarte Return to New York Fashion Week
Having departed to Paris Couture Week three seasons ago, the brands rejoin New York royalty including Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch and Ralph Lauren.

In New York, Men's Fashion Week Is Hanging On
Reduced to a niche event, New York Fashion Week: Men's offers an opportunity for young designers to really be seen. For talented participants, the intimacy can work in their favour.

In New York, Men's Fashion Week Is Hanging On
Reduced to a niche event, New York Fashion Week: Men's offers an opportunity for young designers to really be seen. For talented participants, the intimacy can work in their favour.

What It's Like to Be a Black Designer in America Right Now
Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton appointment suggests the global fashion industry is becoming more inclusive. But African American designers still face undeniable roadblocks.

What It's Like to Be a Black Designer in America Right Now
Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton appointment suggests the global fashion industry is becoming more inclusive. But African American designers still face undeniable roadblocks.

Supreme, Ralph Lauren, Raf Simons Honoured at the 2018 CFDA Awards
The American fashion industry’s annual awards ceremony aimed to strike a balance between honouring industry stalwarts and recognising the disruptors paving a new way forward in tough times.

Supreme, Ralph Lauren, Raf Simons Honoured at the 2018 CFDA Awards
The American fashion industry’s annual awards ceremony aimed to strike a balance between honouring industry stalwarts and recognising the disruptors paving a new way forward in tough times.

Can This Upstart Athletic Brand Take on Nike and Adidas?
The twins behind Athletic Propulsion Lab, footwear’s most ambitious brand, share their unique strategy to steal market share.

Can This Upstart Athletic Brand Take on Nike and Adidas?
The twins behind Athletic Propulsion Lab, footwear’s most ambitious brand, share their unique strategy to steal market share.

CFDA Ponders Radical Reinvention of New York Fashion Week
Proenza Schouler and Rodarte could be heading back to New York, joining Alexander Wang with runway shows in December and June.

CFDA Ponders Radical Reinvention of New York Fashion Week
Proenza Schouler and Rodarte could be heading back to New York, joining Alexander Wang with runway shows in December and June.

Men’s Fashion Week Is Missing the FOMO Factor
In order to survive, the men’s shows must replatform as can’t-be-missed launchpads for emerging talent.

Men’s Fashion Week Is Missing the FOMO Factor
In order to survive, the men’s shows must replatform as can’t-be-missed launchpads for emerging talent.

What’s Next for the CFDA?
CFDA chief executive Steven Kolb and chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg outline their plans for the future amidst criticism and a designer exodus from New York Fashion Week.

What’s Next for the CFDA?
CFDA chief executive Steven Kolb and chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg outline their plans for the future amidst criticism and a designer exodus from New York Fashion Week.

Fashion’s Power Players Celebrate at the #BoF500 Gala
Selena Gomez, Adwoa Aboah and other industry catalysts from around the world celebrated the BoF 500 at a New York Fashion Week dinner topped off by live musical performances.

Fashion’s Power Players Celebrate at the #BoF500 Gala
Selena Gomez, Adwoa Aboah and other industry catalysts from around the world celebrated the BoF 500 at a New York Fashion Week dinner topped off by live musical performances.
What is The BoF 500?
The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.




