Clothing trade show in London, twice yearly
The dress once worn by Princess Diana at the Serpentine fundraising dinner is expected to fetch up to $220,000 at Sotheby’s, London. The gown, by Christina Stambolian, has toured globally ahead of the December sale, with part of the proceeds supporting NHS Lothian Charity.
Steven Kolb has been placed on leave from the CFDA after he restrained a protester at a New York Fashion Week show. He has issued a public apology, accepting responsibility. The CFDA is reviewing the incident and outlining steps with the organization to move the fashion industry forward while respecting dissent.
Steven Kolb has stepped down as CEO and president of the CFDA following an on-stage incident at a COS show during New York Fashion Week, where he restrained two protesters. The CFDA board has thanked him for his two-decade leadership and says the organization is positioned to continue its work.