These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday.
Puck Uncovers Previous Steven Kolb Incidents at CFDA
Former CFDA CEO and President Steven Kolb’s conduct prompted the CFDA board to bring in executive coaches for him over the years, Puck reported. In 2014, Kolb got into a public disagreement with a female executive that brought her to tears and he insisted she stay even as she tried to leave, according to four sources with direct knowledge of the incident. She eventually walked out and didn’t return. Puck also reported that a 2019 internal survey at the CFDA found 91% of female employees felt they had been addressed less than professionally. {Puck/paywalled}
Meta To Launch Smart Glasses Without Cameras
Meta is expected to unveil new smart glasses at its Connect conference Wednesday, including a camera-free version, as privacy concerns grow over AI devices that can record people without consent. The company already leads the smart glasses market with more than seven million units sold last year of its EssilorLuxottica-developed line, but faces lawsuits alleging it misled users about privacy protections. {Reuters/paywalled}
H&M Stake Grows for Founding Family Amid Weak Sales
The Persson family, who founded H&M, has been quietly buying more shares this year, pushing its ownership past 68%, up from about 50% in 2021. Analysts think this is a slow move toward taking the company private, with predictions of a full buyout by 2030. Meanwhile, H&M’s stock has lost over half its value since 2015, and the CEO’s turnaround plan still hasn’t boosted sales. {Reuters/paywalled}
Givenchy Strengthens Leadership With Two New Hires
Givenchy has appointed Alistair McCallum as chief marketing officer and Nicky Grays as human resources director, both effective Sept. 30. McCallum joins from Burberry, where he has served as vice president of global communications since 2022, following earlier roles at Alexander McQueen and Fendi. Grays previously worked as HR leader for LVMH Fashion Group in the Americas for three years. {WWD/paywalled}
Nicky Campbell Signs With CAA
Fashion commentator and creator Nicky Campbell, known for his red-carpet series “Gloves Off” and online celebrity style coverage, has signed with CAA for representation. His recent work spans serving as a Netflix’s correspondent for the 2025 SAG Awards, appearing in Season 22 of “Project Runway” and co-hosting NBC’s TikTok livestream at the 78th Emmy Awards. He is also the stylist for Grace Gummer and Mark Ronson. {Deadline}
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