Turkey's IFCO fashion fair closed its eighth edition with 20.000 visitors. The event recorded an impressive 43% share of international visitors, a 23% increase compared to last August, confirming its status as one of the most dynamic international fashion trade platforms. Divided into clear product areas with a total of 25.000 square meters of exhibition space, brands and manufacturers presented the latest collections from the areas of womenswear, menswear, kidswear, denim, accessories, and homewear.

“In just four years, IFCO has become a true success story in the international fashion industry," said Mustafa Pasahan, vice president of IHKIB. "Since its launch in 2022, the fair has hosted nearly 3,000 exhibitors and welcomed 195,000 professional visitors from 165 countries across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and beyond, firmly positioning Istanbul as a dynamic hub on the global fashion calendar. The 23% increase in international visitors at our 8th edition of IFCO compared to August 2024 underlines the worldwide importance of our platform.”

The Core Istanbul was once again the creative highlight of IFCO, uniting 24 of Türkiye’s most influential designers who presented their collections with a new stand design. Each designer showcased their work within a concept of cubist elements in earthy natural tones and materials, creating a contemporary yet organic atmosphere that elevated the overall experience and underlined the premium positioning of Turkish design. Participating designers include Arzu Kaprol, Mehtap Elaidi, Hatice Gökçe, Meltem Özbek, Özlem Süer, and Sudi Etuz by Şansım Adalı, whose work resonates across Paris Fashion Week, high-end concept stores, and international trade shows. They were joined by a new generation of talents, including Belma Özdemir, Emre Erdemoğlu, Gökhan Yavaş, Mert Erkan, and many others. The carefully curated mix of established icons and rising designers demonstrated the strength, diversity, and growing global relevance of Turkish fashion creativity, positioning TheCore Istanbul not only as a showcase of excellence but as a gateway to international markets.

Leading womenswear brands underlined the sector’s role as the backbone of Turkish fashion; the menswear segment once again demonstrated its increasing international reach. Kidswear exhibitors praised the strong international buyers' interest.

With dedicated halls for brands and kidswear, as well as TheCore Istanbul as a creative hub, IFCO continues to expand its reputation as the most influential fashion platform bridging Türkiye and the global market.

A central driver of this success was the B2B meetings, designed to connect Turkish manufacturers with global buyers. Over 400 targeted meetings took place, bringing together 30 Turkish companies with 76 international buying groups. Many of these encounters went beyond networking: they paved the way for concrete sourcing agreements, new collaborations, and long-term partnerships, underscoring IFCO’s role as a catalyst for international business growth.

A particular highlight of IFCO was the comprehensive seminar programme, which offered participants valuable insights into current market trends, innovations, and prospects in the fashion industry. Experts such as Tatiana Aldrich, Almila Albayraktaroğlu, and Esra Bağdat presented practical analyses on topics such as macro trends in women's and men's fashion, e-commerce developments, and applications of artificial intelligence.

Next Editions:
Texhibition Istanbul: September 11-13, 2025
IFCO Istanbul Fashion Connection: February 4 - 7, 2026