Set to be held from August 20-22, 2025, the 8th edition of the İstanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) will once again unite the global fashion community in Istanbul.
Organized by the subsidiary of the Istanbul Apparel Exporters’ Association (İHKİB), İTKİB Fairs Inc, IFCO is one of Europe's largest apparel and fashion trade fair. It will serve as a forward-thinking platform for creative collections, technological advancements, and international business growth at the Istanbul Expo Center.
Held in February 2025, the previous IFCO edition featured 513 exhibitors, and attracted 33,788 trade visitors from over 150 countries across eight fully booked halls. The upcoming August edition plans to build on this success, with over 300 exhibitors from all corners of the fashion industry expected to participate.
During this edition, over 20 Turkish designers will unveil their latest collections, offering international buyers a unique glimpse into Turkey's vibrant and innovative fashion scene.
The fashion show will include impactful runway presentations showcasing visionary collections that reflect the evolving landscape of the global fashion world.
The fair will also organize professional seminars and trend analysis where leading industry experts, including trend forecasters from WGSN, will provide deep dives into macro trends for Spring/Summer 2026, covering color palettes, key pieces, and commercially viable products.
İHKİB is actively spearheading the digital and sustainable transformation of Turkey's fashion industry through initiatives like Metamorphosis (part of the EU’s IPA-II program). The Turkish textile industry is proactively addressing the European Union’s growing sustainability demands, particularly CO2 footprint regulations, by investing heavily in eco-friendly production methods. Practices like organic cotton cultivation, recycled textiles, and water-saving technologies are becoming increasingly common across the sector.
IFCO continues to be the ultimate meeting point where creativity and commercial success converge - a global business hub where buyers, brands, designers, and industry leaders come together to shape the future of fashion.
