“My visit to the University of Alabama was an inspiring experience, especially meeting the talented fashion students who are so passionate about fashion,” CFDA CEO Steven Kolb said of attending the Oct.17-20 in Birmingham. “It was an honor to serve as a judge for Magic City Fashion Week’s emerging designer competition and to see promising talent at the regional level. Birmingham’s rich civil rights history deeply moved me, reminding me of the power of fashion as a tool for change.”