Executive Steven Kolb stepped aside after trying to contain activists who invaded the COS fashion show. The activists' goal was to expose cruelty in the extraction of wool supplied to the H&M group. Sharon Stone, Lupita Nyong'o and Michelle Williams were in the front row of the event. The executive grabbed the activists during the attempt to contain them.
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Executive steps aside after trying to contain activists at fashion show
Observador15 September 2026 at 17:10
Why this matters
The incident at a luxury fashion event exposes the growing conflict between fast fashion brands and animal rights movements. The presence of renowned celebrities on the runway amplifies the visibility of the cause, potentially affecting the public perception of H&M and COS brands among Portuguese consumers.
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