The Core Istanbul will be in the spotlight @ IFCO, where 24 of Turkey's most influential designers will present their latest collections. Among them are internationally renowned names such as Arzu Kaprol or Mehtap Elaidi, an iconic figure in contemporary womenswear, and Hatice Gökçe, known for redefining menswear codes and collaborating on international cultural projects. Along this brands with them, Meltem Özbek and Özlem Süer continue to attract international buyers, as does Şansım Adalı's avant-garde brand Sudi Etuz, which garnered public attention at Paris Fashion Week.

Among the emerging and established talents revealing their creative vision on The Core are Aylin Çetinkaya, Bahar Korçan, Belma Özdemir, Ceren Ocak, Elif Cığızoğlu, Emre Erdemoğlu, Erkan Demiroglu, Gokay Gundogdu, Gökhan Yavaş, Gönül Altunışık, Mehmet Emiroğlu, Mert Erkan, Murat Aytulum, Özlem Erkan, Özlem Kaya, Tanju Babacan and Yakup Biçer.

A selection of established designers and emerging talents that positions Turkish design on the international fashion scene.

The Core
IFCO – Istanbul Fashion Connection
August 20 - 22, 2025
@ Istanbul Expo Center

Photo: Hatice Gökce Collection