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IFCO 2026 has started today: Istanbul’s fashion expertise as a global business platform linking design, production, and trade

Around 450 exhibitors from all segments of the fashion industry are presenting their latest collections to more than 30,000 trade visitors from over 125 countries—ranging from womenswear, menswear, kidswear, eveningwear, lingerie, underwear, denim, shoes and accessories to homewear.


The Core Istanbul showcases a curated selection of 22 leading Turkish designers, including internationally renowned names such as Özlem Süer, Mehtap Elaidi, Emre Erdemoğlu, and Ceren Ocak—bringing creative design to the global stage.

Strong womenswear, menswear, and kidswear segments, alongside specialized areas such as Fashionist, IFCO Kids, and the newly integrated Linexpo, highlight the breadth, production expertise, craftsmanship, and market strength of the Turkish apparel industry.

A leading international visitor profile with a clear B2B focus: international buyers and decision-makers from major fashion companies and retail groups such as Paul Smith (UK), Tara Jarmon (FR), Perry Ellis Europe (UK), and Namshi (UAE) attend IFCO.

A high-caliber seminar and trend program in cooperation with the Istanbul Fashion Academy (IMA) features expert talks and panels on macro trends for Spring/Summer 2027/28, sustainable growth, digital transformation, and the use of AI in the fashion industry.

Complementary event formats such as IFCO Fashion Shows, IFCO Talks, and the E2B Area provide additional momentum for inspiration, knowledge exchange, e-commerce strategies, and export developmentIstanbul as the International Meeting Point of the Fashion Industry

In February, Istanbul once again becomes an international hub for the fashion industry. From February 4 to 7, 2026, IFCO – Istanbul Fashion Connection opens its doors for the ninth time at the Istanbul Expo Center, uniting the creative design vision and industrial strength of the Turkish apparel industry on a globally oriented business platform.

With around 400 exhibiting companies across six halls, 30,000 expected visitors and buyers from 125 countries, IFCO 2026 offers a comprehensive overview of all segments of the apparel industry—from womenswear, menswear, and kidswear to eveningwear, lingerie, and denim. International B2B meetings and a strong buyer profile underline the fair’s role as a central sourcing and order platform connecting Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America.

Since its launch, IFCO – Istanbul Fashion Connection has developed into one of Europe’s most internationally relevant fashion and ordering platforms. Across the editions from 2022 to 2025 (February and August), the fair has brought together 3,340 exhibitors and more than 210,000 trade visitors from 165 countries—demonstrating impressive reach and growth. These figures underscore IFCO’s dynamic development and its rising importance as an international business platform that sustainably connects Turkish design and production expertise with global markets.

IFCO Exhibitors: Design expertise at international quality level

Highlights include The Core Istanbul (Hall 7), which connects international buyers with a curated selection of 22 Turkish designers—including Özlem Süer, Mehtap Elaidi, Emre Erdemoğlu, and Ceren Ocak—and translates creative design into commercial potential. This is complemented by the Brands Area, featuring established labels such as İpekyol, Jimmy Key, Kiğılı, Twist and Panço.

Another key element is Fashionist (Hall 5), the signature area for evening, bridal, and occasionwear, where leading brands such as Carmen, Serabella, Maxra Govana, Lacrima, and Doridorca present the high level of craftsmanship and design diversity of Turkish occasionwear. IFCO Kids (Hall 8) highlights innovative, sustainable, and design-driven collections for children’s and babywear with a growing number of exhibitors including Incity, Katamino, Loco Loco Kids, and Escabel Kids. Appearing for the first time under the IFCO umbrella, Linexpo (Hall 6) serves as a comprehensive platform for lingerie, hosiery, swimwear, and loungewear, featuring well-known brands such as Monomisse, Elsima, Anıl, and Artış Collection.

IFCO Visitors: International decision-makers in dialogue

With an expected 30,000 trade visitors from 125 countries, IFCO is specifically geared toward international buyers, retailers, department stores, online platforms, and distributors. A structured B2B meeting program facilitates targeted business matchmaking across women’s, men’s, and kids’ segments.

Registered international buyers include companies such as Paul Smith (UK), Tara Jarmon (FR), Maison Labiche (FR), Moss Bros (UK), SSENSE (UK), Perry Ellis Europe (UK), and Namshi (UAE), alongside other leading retail and e-commerce groups from Europe, North America, and the Middle East. IFCO once again positions itself as a central sourcing and ordering platform between Europe, Asia, and global growth markets.

IFCO Events: Inspiration, knowledge, and new business impulses

IFCO 2026 introduces new formats that add further momentum. The E2B Area strengthens expertise in e-commerce, export strategies, and digital business models, while IFCO Talks bring international voices such as Benedetta Rossi Albini together with designers to discuss global fashion narratives and contemporary creativity.

The exhibition experience is rounded out by a high-level seminar and trend program curated in collaboration with the Istanbul Fashion Academy (IMA), offering insights into Spring/Summer 2027/28 macro trends, sustainable growth, digitalization, and the application of artificial intelligence in the fashion industry.

IFCO Fashion Shows set creative impulses, merge fashion with staging, and offer the audience inspiring experiences that bring trends to life and leave a lasting impression,

With its clear international orientation, depth of content, and strong market connectivity, IFCO 2026 confirms its position as one of the leading international fashion and ordering fairs and as a strategic interface between design, production, and global trade.

Istanbul as trade fair location

Istanbul uniquely combines geographic position, economic strength, and cultural diversity. The metropolis forms a natural bridge between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, offering the international fashion industry strategic access to established markets as well as dynamic growth regions. With a deeply rooted textile and apparel tradition, a powerful production infrastructure, and short supply chains, Istanbul is not only a trade fair location but an active part of the value chain. Modern exhibition and logistics infrastructure, international connectivity, and a creative, trend-driven environment make the city an ideal meeting point for buyers, brands, and designers—underscoring IFCO’s role as a globally oriented business platform with strong regional roots.

Next dates

IFCO – Istanbul Fashion Connection: August 19–21, 2026

Texhibition Istanbul: September 9–11, 2026




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