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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
Fashion Week

What’s the Future of Men’s Fashion Weeks?

As more and more brands integrate their men’s and women’s shows, the industry needs a more fluid approach to fashion week.

Fashion Week

What’s the Future of Men’s Fashion Weeks?

As more and more brands integrate their men’s and women’s shows, the industry needs a more fluid approach to fashion week.


Fashion Week

The Case for Global Fashion Cooperation

In today’s complex and connected world, the major challenges facing fashion can only be addressed through greater global cooperation.

Fashion Week

The Case for Global Fashion Cooperation

In today’s complex and connected world, the major challenges facing fashion can only be addressed through greater global cooperation.


Retail

Rethinking the Fashion System

After a year of transformation — and increasing chaos — in the way clothes are designed, marketed and sold, industry leaders ponder the future of ‘fashion immediacy.'

Retail

Rethinking the Fashion System

After a year of transformation — and increasing chaos — in the way clothes are designed, marketed and sold, industry leaders ponder the future of ‘fashion immediacy.'


News & Analysis

BoF Honours Mario Testino with Global VOICES Award at Peruvian Gala

After a bustling day of panels, attendees continued their conversations over dinner to celebrate the legendary photographer and his philanthropic mission.

News & Analysis

BoF Honours Mario Testino with Global VOICES Award at Peruvian Gala

After a bustling day of panels, attendees continued their conversations over dinner to celebrate the legendary photographer and his philanthropic mission.


News & Analysis

VOICES Is Now Sold Out; New Speakers Announced Today

LVMH’s Ian Rogers, Black Lives Matter Activist DeRay Mckesson and Farfetch CEO José Neves are amongst the latest speakers to be added to the VOICES speaker line-up.

News & Analysis

VOICES Is Now Sold Out; New Speakers Announced Today

LVMH’s Ian Rogers, Black Lives Matter Activist DeRay Mckesson and Farfetch CEO José Neves are amongst the latest speakers to be added to the VOICES speaker line-up.


News & Analysis

Fashion Industry Reacts to 'Devastating' Trump Victory

Members of the fashion community, from Diane von Furstenberg to Hari Nef, share their immediate reactions to the US presidential election result, with many voicing defiance in the face of uncertainty.

News & Analysis

Fashion Industry Reacts to 'Devastating' Trump Victory

Members of the fashion community, from Diane von Furstenberg to Hari Nef, share their immediate reactions to the US presidential election result, with many voicing defiance in the face of uncertainty.


News & Analysis

John Galliano, Mario Testino, Amber Valletta and Joan Smalls to Speak at VOICES

The Business of Fashion is pleased to reveal the latest wave of speakers at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.

News & Analysis

John Galliano, Mario Testino, Amber Valletta and Joan Smalls to Speak at VOICES

The Business of Fashion is pleased to reveal the latest wave of speakers at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.


News & Analysis

Raf Simons Moves Show to New York Fashion Week: Men's

The show will take place on February 1 next year, and marks the first time the designer is presenting his namesake collection in New York.

News & Analysis

Raf Simons Moves Show to New York Fashion Week: Men's

The show will take place on February 1 next year, and marks the first time the designer is presenting his namesake collection in New York.


News & Analysis

BoF Reveals Early Line-Up for VOICES

BoF’s flagship event in December will host an exciting and imaginative group of headliners to inspire the global fashion industry.

News & Analysis

BoF Reveals Early Line-Up for VOICES

BoF’s flagship event in December will host an exciting and imaginative group of headliners to inspire the global fashion industry.


Fashion Week

At New York Men’s Shows, the Runway Takes Backseat to Bigger Issues

New York Fashion Week: Men’s may have its limits, but the discussion swirling around the shows gave the event relevance.

Fashion Week

At New York Men’s Shows, the Runway Takes Backseat to Bigger Issues

New York Fashion Week: Men’s may have its limits, but the discussion swirling around the shows gave the event relevance.


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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