At a New York Fashion Week show for Swedish brand COS on Sunday, CFDA president Steven Kolb physically restrained two PETA protesters who disrupted the runway to protest wool use. Video showed Kolb pulling a sign, grabbing a protester, and covering mouths. Kolb apologized, saying he acted inappropriately. PETA initially considered filing a police report but instead requested a meeting with Kolb, which he agreed to. The incident sparked debate about protest tactics and the use of force by event organizers.
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