# Cos Investigates PETA Clash at Fashion Week

> Cos probes Steven Kolb's altercation with PETA protesters at New York Fashion Week.
- Title: Cos Investigates PETA Clash at Fashion Week · Page Six
- Summary: Cos probes Steven Kolb's altercation with PETA protesters at New York Fashion Week. Cos launched an investigation after Steven Kolb physically confronted…
- Keywords: cos, steven kolb, peta, cfda, fashion week, animal welfare, fashion industry, news, entertainment, Investigates, Clash, Fashion
- Source: Page Six — https://pagesix.com/2026/09/16/style/cos-launches-probe-into-steven-kolb-fight-at-fashion-week-show
- Published: 2026-09-16T23:39:52+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cos, steven kolb, peta, cfda, fashion week, ny, animal welfare, fashion industry, news, entertainment
## Cos launches probe
Cos has launched an investigation into the incident at its New York Fashion Week show after PETA protesters stormed the runway.
## Steven Kolb suspended
CFDA head Steven Kolb was suspended Monday after wrestling a PETA protester to the ground and trying to hold another's mouth.
## Daniel Herrmann involved
Cos managing director Daniel Herrmann grabbed a female protester's arm while Kolb wrapped his arms and legs around her.
## Cos statement
Cos said the incident should have been prevented from escalating and they are investigating what happened with the teams involved.
## PETA's demand
PETA asked for a meeting with Kolb to review footage from 17 wool industry exposés documenting sheep abuse.

> watch footage from our 17 wool industry exposés that document the abuse sheep endure
## Kolb's apology
Kolb stated he reacted inappropriately and should have let security handle the situation.

> I reacted inappropriately to an incident at a show earlier today. It wasn’t my place to do so. I should have let the security team handle the situation
## CFDA response
CFDA said it is committed to working with dissenting voices while upholding membership values including respectful engagement.

> committed to working with dissenting voices to find commonality and is engaged in efforts to move the American fashion industry forward while upholding the values of our membership, including respectful engagement with differing viewpoints
## Key takeaway

Cos launched an investigation after Steven Kolb physically confronted PETA activists during their New York Fashion Week show.