From February 4 to 7, 2026, Turkey's IFCO-Istanbul Fashion Connection fashion fair 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 held 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.

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 2026 also introduces new formats, such as the E2B Area, which 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-Istanbul Fashion Connection
February 4 - 7, 2026
Istanbul Expo Center - Turkey

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