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IFCO Istanbul strengthens its position as an international business platform for the fashion industry

An International Business Platform in Istanbul With 12,550 trade visitors from 117 countries, the tenth edition of Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO), held from 19 to 21 August 2026, once again demonstrated the international reach of Türkiye’s fashion and apparel industry. More than 200 exhibitors presented their collections, manufacturing...

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IFCO to shift summer edition to September from 2027

Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO), the Turkish apparel trade fair, will move its second annual edition from August to September from 2027, with the show running from September 8 to 10 at the Istanbul Expo Center. The organisers said the August slot had held back attendance from European buyers, many of whom are still on holiday when the fair...

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IFCO Istanbul: From industrial power to promoting Turkish brands

Invited to discover the 10th edition of the IFCO (Istanbul Fashion Connection) trade show, held from August 19 to 21, at the Istanbul Expo Center, FashionUnited explored how the event has evolved. Beyond Turkey's manufacturing power and competitiveness, what role does the show now give to brands, creativity and the new demands of the European...

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August 19–21, 2026: IFCO Istanbul with an even stronger focus on design, sustainability and international business

An International Business Platform for the Global Fashion Industry From August 19 to 21, 2026, Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) will celebrate its 10th edition at the Istanbul Expo Center, once again bringing together export-oriented manufacturers, established brands and international sourcing companies from Türkiye's apparel industry with...

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IFCO Became the Global Meeting Point of Fashion for the 9th Time

Istanbul Fashion Connection, convened the global fashion industry in Istanbul once again at its ninth edition. Bringing Türkiye’s design vision together with its strong manufacturing power onto the global fashion stage, IFCO hosted over 450 exhibitor across 6 halls and welcomed 29,746 professional visitors from 134 countries in Istanbul. With...

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IFCO February 2026: Confirms Istanbul’s Position as a Strategic Hub for International Fashion Business

The ninth edition of IFCO – Istanbul Fashion Connection once again demonstrated the strength, diversity, and international relevance of the Turkish apparel industry. With around 450 exhibitors across six halls, the fair welcomed 29,746 professional visitors from over 134 countries, underlining its role as one of the most important international...

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Turkish fashion industry showcases its strength (and fears) at new edition of IFCO: “We are Europe’s reliable partner”

At the invitation of the event's organisers, FashionUnited travelled to Turkey last week to attend the ninth edition of Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO). This international trade fair brings together all the key players in the Turkish fashion industry. The latest edition was marked by growing political and trade tensions that are shaking up...

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Mens- and womenswear trends FW26/27

In a well attended seminar, Tatiana Aldrich, client and trend consultant at trend forecasting agency WGSN, presented three macro trends for mens- and womenswear along with key items that will inform the autumn/winter season 2026/27. FashionUnited has summarised the highlights of each macro trend and theme. 1) Geo-logic The first macro trends...

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Talents, trends and tariffs: highlights from Istanbul Fashion Connection

The eighth edition of sourcing and fashion fair Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) took place from 20th to 22nd August 2025. From the onset, IFCO was conceptualised to present Turkish brands and designers to the world and leave the notion of Turkey being a mere production location behind. Slowly, the efforts seem to bear fruits, with buyers from...

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Europe’s Largest Fashion Trade Show Once Again Brings the International Fashion Industry Together in Istanbul

From August 20 to 22, 2025, the İstanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) will launch its eighth edition, once again bringing the global fashion community together in the Turkish metropolis. As Europe’s largest apparel and fashion trade fair, IFCO—organized by İTKİB Fairs Inc., a subsidiary of the Istanbul Apparel Exporters’ Association (İHKİB)—...

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Crowds, newcomers and transformations: This was the AW25 trade fair season in Europe

In recent weeks, the fashion industry has had the opportunity to learn about new trends and get a sneak peek of AW25 collections at European trade shows. Amid the ever-changing world of fashion, trade shows are also adapting, making for an interesting ordering season. Are you curious about how the European AW25 trade show season went?...

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IFCO: Turkish fashion scene fights to win over Europe

Istanbul - Turkey is a textile country that focuses on high-quality production. The country competes with the biggest players in the clothing industry, such as Bangladesh and China. Although Turkey has been able to defend its position for years, high inflation and the aftermath of the 2023 earthquakes still play a major role every day. The...