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.
New Guidelines on Models' Rights Aim to Fix Industry Wrongs
In recent years, a cluster of new laws, industry codes and educational initiatives have taken aim at problems around model health, pay and working conditions. But are they making a difference?
New Guidelines on Models' Rights Aim to Fix Industry Wrongs
In recent years, a cluster of new laws, industry codes and educational initiatives have taken aim at problems around model health, pay and working conditions. But are they making a difference?
Op-Ed | Education, Not Regulation, Will Teach the Fashion Industry That “Health Is Beauty”
The most effective way to keep fashion models healthy and safe is through industry-wide education and open conversation, not by policing designers, says Steven Kolb, president and chief executive officer of the CFDA.
Op-Ed | Education, Not Regulation, Will Teach the Fashion Industry That “Health Is Beauty”
The most effective way to keep fashion models healthy and safe is through industry-wide education and open conversation, not by policing designers, says Steven Kolb, president and chief executive officer of the CFDA.
Could Givenchy’s Public Show Set a New Template?
On September 11th, Givenchy opened the doors of its meditative, mould-breaking show, co-art directed by Riccardo Tisci and Marina Abramović, to members of the public. Is this the way forward?
Could Givenchy’s Public Show Set a New Template?
On September 11th, Givenchy opened the doors of its meditative, mould-breaking show, co-art directed by Riccardo Tisci and Marina Abramović, to members of the public. Is this the way forward?
A Wait-and-See Approach to NYFW: Men’s
The impact of the inaugural event remains to be seen, but buyers and designers alike are bullish on its potential.
A Wait-and-See Approach to NYFW: Men’s
The impact of the inaugural event remains to be seen, but buyers and designers alike are bullish on its potential.
Is a New York Fashion Week for Men Really a Good Idea?
It’s an event that buyers and designers have long clamored for, but it also exposes some pressure points in the industry about the high priority that fashion brands give to the European shows.
Is a New York Fashion Week for Men Really a Good Idea?
It’s an event that buyers and designers have long clamored for, but it also exposes some pressure points in the industry about the high priority that fashion brands give to the European shows.
Amazon Fashion, Playing the Long Game
The e-commerce giant — and sponsor of New York’s first-ever men’s fashion week — is determined to crack fashion.
Amazon Fashion, Playing the Long Game
The e-commerce giant — and sponsor of New York’s first-ever men’s fashion week — is determined to crack fashion.
Fashion Week Arrives in New York Bringing Designers, Fans and Money
New York's biannual Fashion Week opens on Thursday, bringing hundreds of millions of dollars to the city and outweighing the economic benefits of the U.S. Open, the Super Bowl or the New York City Marathon.
Fashion Week Arrives in New York Bringing Designers, Fans and Money
New York's biannual Fashion Week opens on Thursday, bringing hundreds of millions of dollars to the city and outweighing the economic benefits of the U.S. Open, the Super Bowl or the New York City Marathon.
NYFW Needs a Good, Old-Fashioned Edit
New York Fashion Week’s sprawl across the city presents major logistical problems. But the real issue isn’t IMG or Lincoln Center. NYFW just needs a good, old-fashioned edit.
NYFW Needs a Good, Old-Fashioned Edit
New York Fashion Week’s sprawl across the city presents major logistical problems. But the real issue isn’t IMG or Lincoln Center. NYFW just needs a good, old-fashioned edit.
Insta-banned: the Kink in Fashion’s Instagram Love Affair
Today, the CFDA announced that it was adding Fashion Instagrammer of the Year to its list of awards. But is the platform’s strict no-nudity policy, which resulted in Grace Coddington’s account being temporarily suspended, out of sync with fashion’s liberal attitudes?
Insta-banned: the Kink in Fashion’s Instagram Love Affair
Today, the CFDA announced that it was adding Fashion Instagrammer of the Year to its list of awards. But is the platform’s strict no-nudity policy, which resulted in Grace Coddington’s account being temporarily suspended, out of sync with fashion’s liberal attitudes?
Plans for New York Men’s Fashion Week Stalled
In a fast-growing men’s fashion market, plans to mount a New York Men’s Fashion Week, once expected to debut this July, appear to have stalled. BoF reports.
Plans for New York Men’s Fashion Week Stalled
In a fast-growing men’s fashion market, plans to mount a New York Men’s Fashion Week, once expected to debut this July, appear to have stalled. BoF reports.
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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.
