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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.

Steven Kolb
Technology

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.

Technology

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 Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.

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